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To establish itself in the education furniture sector, Steelcase enlisted our help to design a groundbreaking product. We identified that despite the evolution of teaching methods, tablet chairs in crowded classrooms remained outdated. We developed a unique chair that meets students’ personal needs (comfort, storage, ample writing space, ambidextrous use) and accommodates various teaching styles (solo work, group activities, lectures, discussions, multimedia).

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Steelcase

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Reinvention

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The first Steelcase Node chair prototype standing beside a traditional old-school classroom chair. Joerg Student’s innovative prototype features an IKEA chair shell hack and a plywood-steel construction to test basik functionality
The first Steelcase Node chair prototype standing beside a traditional old-school classroom chair. Joerg Student’s innovative prototype features an IKEA chair shell hack and a plywood-steel construction to test basik functionality
"A collection of Steelcase Node chair prototypes, showcasing various design iterations aimed at enhancing comfort, mobility, and adaptability in modern learning environments
A Steelcase Node chair prototype demonstrating its functionality for storing students' bags, highlighting its practical design for classroom organization and student convenience
A sketch by Elger Oberwelz of the Steelcase Node Chair, illustrating key design elements and ergonomic features tailored for modern learning environments.
The Steelcase Node chair positioned in a classroom environment, showcasing its adaptability for various learning styles and collaborative activities.
The Steelcase Node chair positioned in a classroom environment, showcasing its adaptability for various learning styles and collaborative activities.

Steelcase’s Node Chair is their most successful product in modern times. It created a new category of seating and has been replicated many times by rivals, but the original remains unmatched in quality and cost-effectiveness.

Joerg Student

Steelcase’s Node Chair is their most successful product in modern times. It created a new category of seating and has been replicated many times by rivals, but the original remains unmatched in quality and cost-effectiveness.

Joerg Student

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