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Awaken Series by Shaw Contract

The 18 patterns in Shaw Contract’s rug and broadloom Awaken series began as paintings. Designers then turned to A.I. to blend elements of the different artworks together before making final adjustments by hand using digital drawing tools. The collection employs the company’s new ColorCraft Pro machine to create beautifully carved effects.

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Ocular Sightline Table by Steelcase

Steelcase created its Ocular Sightline range with hybrid workspaces specifically in mind. In addition to facilitating easy eye contact for natural in-person conversation, each table features a tapered form that ensures everyone can comfortably see off-site colleagues being broadcast onscreen at the end of the room. But that’s not all: The tables are also designed to work alongside conference webcams like Logitech’s Sight, helping its dynamic lenses frame each participant and highlight speakers. An aperture enables easy cable management, hiding cords in the sleek pedestal base.

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Anthros Chair by Anthros

With a background in medical equipment, Steven Dufresne, CEO of seating start-up Anthros, arrived at Design Days ready to disrupt the task chair market — and cure lower back pain in the process. The research-driven Anthros chair takes cues from wheelchair design, including patented pressure-relief cutouts and a tilt that promotes relaxation without compromising posture. The two-part back system allows for shoulder retraction to ease neck and shoulder pain; a lower back support props up the pelvis to prevent slouching.

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Sofa 01 by Allermuir

Many brands allow users to reconfigure or replace components to extend the life of their products. Yet figuring out what you need — and how to get your hands on it — remains a challenge. Allermuir makes it simple with its modular Sofa 01: A QR code printed on the plywood frame allows you to order parts right from your phone.

The cover, upholstered in Gabriel’s Renewed Loop fabric (made from textile waste and post-consumer recycled polyester), snaps on and off.