Thank you for your interest in attending and covering Design Chicago, October 8th & 9th, 2025. Design Chicago is the Midwest’s Largest Residential Design Conference, featuring two days of education, product features and design inspiration from the kitchen, bath and home furnishings showrooms at the MART.

 

PRESS PASS REGISTRATION

Press registration will open Summer 2025.

Please note, all press registrations will be reviewed and are subject to approval.  Additional information may be required before press credentials will be provided. Press Passes are available to editors, writers, bloggers, reporters and broadcasters who are covering Design Chicago 2025.  Please present a business card verifying your position when you pick up your badge.

 

Press Passes can be picked up in the official Design Chicago press room.

 

PRESS ROOM

The official Design Chicago press room is located on the 1st floor in suite 121. Use the press room to work, view and collect showroom/brand media kits, leave your coats/bags, enjoy coffee and light snacks.

 

Media Contact

Margaret Crow
Director of Marketing
(312) 527-7751
[email protected]

THE MART
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-7054
[email protected]

 

 

  • Schedule

    At a glance schedule of the featured presentations & CEU credited seminars.

  • Presentations

    Enjoy captivating presentations by the industry's most acclaimed designers and showrooms.

  • Product Features

    Explore product features and new collections from your favorite showrooms.