1
NeoCon 2017
(Merchandise Mart, June 12-14)
The annual preeminent event of the commercial design industry takes over the Merchandise Mart for three days of non-stop tactile and visual stimulation.
2
NeoCon Keynote: Jessica Green
(Merchandise Mart, June 13)
Make a special NeoCon trip and catch a scientist with equal focus on design, sustainability, and yes, bacteria.
3
Fleek Market
(June 11)
Sassy Thrifters takes Bronzeville over with its vintage wares market, as well as offering spaces for donations for clothes and collectibles.
4
Charnley-Persky House
(Wednesdays at Noon)
See your city. This oft-forgotten Gold Coast home was designed by Louis Sullivan with an assist from a young Frank Lloyd Wright. Free tours happen every Wednesday at noon.
5
Beyond Branding: Crafting Unified Visual Branding for your Creative Business
(SPACE, June 7)
What is visual storytelling? How do you do it? This 101-level course provides a platform for aspiring designers and beyond.
Ben Schulman is the former editor of Newcity’s Design section. He recently returned to Chicago after seven years away, after leading the real estate, planning and placemaking teams as the Vice President of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) in Memphis, TN. He is currently a partner with the Office of Housing Strategies, a consultancy that unlocks barriers to housing development, and a director with a5 Branding & Digital, a communications, media and design firm focused on healthy, sustainable communities.
Contact: ben@newcity.com | Website: benschulman.com
