Venue Industries is excited to return for our third year at NeoCon, taking place June 9–11 at the iconic Merchandise Mart in Chicago! We are also partnering withMayer Fabrics to bring back the Mayer Fabrics x Venue Industries Sketch Competition. This unique furniture design contest gives you the opportunity to bring original ideas to life and win a gorgeous custom piece you can brag to your friends about for years to come.
Competitors will have the chance to sketch their ideal piece of furniture and pair it with any Mayer fabric. To encourage even more creativity and broader participation, this year’s entries will be submitted digitally via Instagram.
That’s a wrap on #NeoSketch 2025!
The Mayer Fabric x Venue Industries Sketch Competition brought together creativity and craftsmanship, challenging participants to design original furniture pieces paired with a Mayer fabric. The prize? A one-of-a-kind furniture item brought to life by Venue Industries and upholstered in the winner’s chosen Mayer textile.
This was a rare opportunity for designers to break free from client briefs and create something truly their own. Now, it’s time to cast your vote! We’ve narrowed it down to four standout finalists—help us choose the winning design. The victor will see their vision transformed into a real, functional masterpiece. Click on your favorite design & submit your email to vote.
Voting has closed. The winner will be announced on July 1st.
Mayer Fabrics & Venue Industries Sketch Competition
Venue Industries is excited to return for our third year at NeoCon, taking place June 9–11 at the iconic Merchandise Mart in Chicago! We are also partnering with Mayer Fabrics to bring back the Mayer Fabrics x Venue Industries Sketch Competition. This unique furniture design contest gives you the opportunity to bring original ideas to life and win a gorgeous custom piece you can brag to your friends about for years to come.
Competitors will have the chance to sketch their ideal piece of furniture and pair it with any Mayer fabric. To encourage even more creativity and broader participation, this year’s entries will be submitted digitally via Instagram.
That’s a wrap on #NeoSketch 2025!
The Mayer Fabric x Venue Industries Sketch Competition brought together creativity and craftsmanship, challenging participants to design original furniture pieces paired with a Mayer fabric. The prize? A one-of-a-kind furniture item brought to life by Venue Industries and upholstered in the winner’s chosen Mayer textile.
This was a rare opportunity for designers to break free from client briefs and create something truly their own. Now, it’s time to cast your vote! We’ve narrowed it down to four standout finalists—help us choose the winning design. The victor will see their vision transformed into a real, functional masterpiece. Click on your favorite design & submit your email to vote.
Mayer Fabrics x Venue Industries Sketch Competition 2025 Entries Photo Gallery
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