Vasia Rigou

Chicago

Contributing Writer at Freelance

Writes about art, cool stuff + badass creatives. Editor @Newcity Publisher + EIC @RainbowedUS Co-Founder + Creative Director @ThePickleStudio

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Enduring Insights from Chicago Design Week

6 days ago | officeinsight.com | Vasia Rigou

If you haven't heard, the City of Chicago officially recognized the second week in June, when NeoCon and Design Days occur, as Chicago Design Week . From deeply illuminating keynotes and panel discussions to playful activations and lively showrooms, the multi-day event was an immersive, enlightening, exciting ode to the undeniable power of design.
Mood: Office (NeoCon)

1 week ago | design.newcity.com | Vasia Rigou

David Ritch and Mark Saffell 5D Studio for Arcadia Stash Chair, price on request arcadiacontract.com Audo Norm Architects’ Eave Seamline Modular Sofa, various; Nick Ross’ Tearoom Side Chair, $2220; and Danielle Siggerud’s Androgyne Side Table, $520 audocph.com Patrick Norguet for Allermuir Bastille Lounge, various allermuir.com Mews for Boss Design Connect Pods, price on request bossdesign.com Kettal Pavilion M Lockers, price on request kettal.com Mizetto Arkad Recycling Station, price on...
Inside the National Public Housing Museum, the Nation’s First Dedicated to Public Housing

2 weeks ago | design.newcity.com | Vasia Rigou

After more than a decade in the works, the National Public Housing Museum has officially opened its doors in Chicago’s Near West Side—inside the last remaining building of the historic Jane Addams Homes. At once a cultural institution, a civic platform, and a living archive, the museum invites visitors to explore the history of public housing through the stories of those who lived it.
Design Top 5: June 2025

3 weeks ago | design.newcity.com | Vasia Rigou

1 Fulton Market Design Days (Fulton Market) Each June, design enthusiasts and iconic brands gather to explore and celebrate the latest trends in design and architecture. June 9-112 NeoCon (The Mart) Since 1969, the most important event of the year for the commercial design industry returns to Chicago to shape the future of design.
An Insider Guide to NeoCon + Fulton Market Design Days

4 weeks ago | design.newcity.com | Vasia Rigou

NeoCon is back—and so is Fulton Market Design Days—turning Chicago into a city-wide celebration of creativity, community and cutting-edge design. Held at the iconic Mart, NeoCon is one of the world’s most influential events for the commercial interiors industry—it’s where designers, architects and brands come together to unveil what’s next in the workplace, hospitality, healthcare and education spaces.
Designing for Every Mind: 5 Ways to Build Neuroinclusive Workplaces

1 month ago | iands.design | Vasia Rigou

As the workplace continues to evolve, so does our understanding of what inclusion really looks like. And increasingly, interior designers are being asked a new question: How do we create spaces that support how people think—not just what they do? By some estimates, nearly one in five adults are neurodivergent—meaning they have ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, or other cognitive variations—and for those individuals, traditional office environments often fall short.
Inside the Adidas x DTLR Chicago Superstar Sneaker Drop

1 month ago | design.newcity.com | Vasia Rigou

When Adidas Originals and DTLR joined forces to reimagine the iconic Superstar silhouette, the result was more than a sneaker—it was a love letter to Chicago. Dropping in limited quantities this month, the Adidas x DTLR Chicago Superstar pays tribute to the city’s legendary sports legacy, vibrant creative scene, and deep sense of community.
Inside David Heo’s Hotel Suite, a Reflection of Korean Heritage

1 month ago | design.newcity.com | Vasia Rigou

At the crossroads of culture and comfort, artist David Heo brings a personal vision to life in his latest project: the newly unveiled Art Suite at L7 Chicago. Inspired by dancheong—a centuries-old Korean decorative painting technique rich with symbolism—and Heo’s childhood temple visits, this immersive installation transforms the hotel room into a layered reflection of identity, memory and place.
Coffee Tables by Chicago Designers

1 month ago | design.newcity.com | Vasia Rigou

Design McCollin Bryan at Holly Hunt Terrain Coffee Bean Table, price on request hollyhunt.com Jayson Home Anderson Coffee Table, $999 jaysonhome.com Christophe Delcourt at Haute Living Collection Particulière Ope Coffee Table, price on request haute-living.com Norm Architects at DWR Audo Copenhagen Plinth Coffee Table, $4,495 dwr.com David Phoenix at Perigold Hickory Chair Stone Coffee Table, $3,891 perigold.com Ellison Studios at DWR Yoko Coffee Table, $3,195 dwr.com Afra and Tobia Scarpa at...
Design Top 5: May 2025

2 months ago | design.newcity.com | Vasia Rigou

1 Africa Fashion (Field Museum) Over 180 works showcasing the bold vision of designers shaping global style—from pioneering icons to today’s rising stars. Through June 292 National Public Housing Museum (919 South Ada Street) Discover powerful stories of public housing through restored apartments, artifacts and community-led exhibitions.