5.20.08 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller responded to the ways individuals balance daily tasks at home by providing smart furnishings for a variety of lifestyles. At the recently ended International Contemporary Furniture Fair, the company introduced its Lifework Portfolio, a line of five signature desks and multiple storage units designed for the home. Lifework is a new term coined by Herman Miller in response to the growing range and volume of activities taking place in the home, including professional work, personal computing and correspondence, pc-based games and entertainment, paying bills, or schoolwork. 

5.20.08 | Flanders, NJ | Dani Leather USA introduces a collection of Pure Aniline leathers; Acquario, Garda, Manila, and Nabuk with a variety of embossing patterns to provide endless design options, enhanced by the tone on tone affect provided naturally by these premium leathers. Four product lines, 12 patterns, 31 colors, all tannery direct, all with a one week lead time.

5.17.08 | Las Vegas, NV | The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and Hospitality Design magazine announced the winners of the 12^th Annual IIDA/Hospitality Design Product Design Competition at the Annual Platinum Circle Awards Gala during the 2008 HD Expo, May 14-17. Awards categories included best of competition, applied finishes and materials, textiles, flooring, seating, lighting, casegoods and accessories. A list of the winners can be found at www.officenewswire.com.

5.16.08 | Lexington, KY |– Big Ass Fans launched it Element fan for commercial spaces. Element is a commercial grade air movement solution, custom engineered for large commercial spaces such as shopping malls, office buildings, churches and recreational facilities. Element uses a 10 airfoil + winglet design to move air quietly and powerfully, yet is unparalleled for energy efficiency.  www.ElementFan.com