Surprising Beauty Environment

Widgets & StoneCreative Direction: Paul RustandDesign Direction: Liz TappDesign: Liz Tapp, Mark SlawsonDisplay & Furniture Fabrication + Installation: Range ProjectsMaterial Printing: Adams LithoPhotography in Displays: VariousPhotography of Showroom: Tom Abraham
Trade show showroom design for EF Contract's inaugural Neocon appearance
Whiteboard partnered with EF Contract to create their inaugural showroom for Neocon 2018, working within an extremely tight timeline to establish the new brand's presence at the commercial design industry's premier event. The showroom concept centers on "Surprising Beauty," celebrating small, everyday moments of delight and discovery that mirror EF Contract's design philosophy. Despite late project initiation compared to competitors, our team developed a clean, impactful environment that effectively showcased the brand's revamped product collections. The design strategy includes custom display systems, carefully curated product presentations, and an innovative open call to designers nationwide to share moments of surprising beauty. These submissions were integrated into the showroom experience alongside EF Contract's newest collections, creating an authentic connection between design inspiration and commercial application. Custom wallpaper and printed scrim elements reinforce the thematic approach while maintaining focus on product quality and craftsmanship.






