Our Momentum team made a bold move at NeoCon 2024, and the industry took notice. What started as a behind-the-scenes dream came to life through visionary partnerships and our dedication to pushing design boundaries. The vibrant Yinka Ilori collection, along with our rainbow-bright showroom (with Yinka Ilori himself present!), captivated attendees, who commented on the shared energy and creativity within Suite 323. Our pioneering sustainable, bio-based vinyl alternative, Circon™, also made its debut.

This abundance of category wins shows us that joyful commercial design with a story and sustainable firsts are vital to our community. Our Yinka Ilori swag 'It' bags were the talk of THE MART, and we loved connecting with our visitors and long-time clients. We could not be more proud of our NeoCon 2024 journey and everyone who joined us—cheers to more artistic and emotion-packed innovations ahead!

Renowned for his sustainability-driven work that uses color to inspire joy and a sense of community, this collaboration with Momentum marks multidisciplinary artist Yinka Ilori’s first venture into commercial textile and wallcovering design. Known as the “Architect of Joy,” Yinka's designs merge his British-Nigerian heritage with playful modernity, transforming spaces with vibrant colors, dynamic patterns, and compelling stories.

In partnership with Work Design Magazine, Libby Gillen, Vice President of A+D Engagement at Momentum, delivered a captivating presentation at NeoCon's NeoTalks. Her talk on "Monotasking for Architects and Designers" explored why monotasking outshines multitasking and how to harness focus for increased creativity and wellness.

Keynote speaker Yinka Ilori gave an inspiring speech on “The Power of Affirmation,” at THE MART, joined by ASID’s CEO, Khoi Vo, and IIDA’s Executive Vice President and CEO, Cheryl Durst, Hon. FIIDA. In their intimate chat, they discussed how to harness diverse mediums of design as a catalyst to tell stories.

ART on THE MART has launched a new immersive commission titled 'Omi Okun' (Yoruba for 'Ocean Water') by our collaborative partner, British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori. Designed to explore memories and mindfulness, this display is inspired by Yinka's experiences of Pentecostal church ritual travels from London to Margate. Live every night from 9-10pm CST through September 11, this digital art projection is divided into four segments, each symbolizing a key element of this journey: white garments, incense scents, water, and a dreamscape.