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We caught up with Tom Lloyd of London design studio PearsonLloyd, which recently developed some unexpected concepts for Teknion, to find out how the firm created a happy and productive office for themselves.

The Australian firm turned to wood finishes to create Box Office, which brings natural elements inside for a cozier work environment.

Last week, the Merchandise Mart in Chicago was packed with eager NeoCon show-goers – and a bevy of product launches, by such manufacturers as Arper, Haworth and Teknion, that blur the line between laid-back residential furniture and high-tech office pieces.

When you think office space, you think task chair. But at Neocon – the pre-eminent contract furniture expo, which takes place in Chicago from June 15 to 17 – manufacturers like Keilhauer, Uhuru and Buzzispace will show that there are many ways to take a seat at work.

Colourful pop art, bold geometric motifs, and hand-drawn patterns ruled at last month’s tile expo in Bologna. Here are seven of the fair’s most attention-grabbing launches, booths, and personalities.

Need time to think at the office? British designer Freyja Sewell is inspiring creative chatter with a womb-like tent.

Cersaie in Bologna presents the world’s top manufacturers of tile, sculptural bath fittings, colourful radiators and more. And a few intimate side streets away, the Bologna Water Design show explores H₂O through a different filter.

From September 22 to 26, Cersaie – Bologna’s renowned tile and bathroom show – will feature the latest from brands like Zucchetti, Bisazza and Antonio Lupi. This year, look for new twists on traditional, even centuries-old offerings. Here’s a sneak peek.

The visionary concept for London would give cyclists their own expressway. Plus, three pieces of fun, fashionable and flat-packed bike gear.

Recyclable and biodegradable, cork can be harvested from the bark without felling the tree. Now, the warm material is finding its way into furnishings, lighting and accessories.