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Reinvention

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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 We identified that despite the evolution of teaching methods, tablet chairs in crowded classrooms remained outdated.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 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 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.
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.
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.

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

Close-up of the SOG multi-tool showcasing its integrated torch and knife feature, designed for urban users seeking a sleek, multifunctional everyday carry tool.

Sog

Reinventing the Multitool

Facebook Portal concept design displayed on a table, illustrating the seamless, intuitive video calling experience that makes virtual conversations feel natural and immersive

Facebook

A Family Portal

Close-up of the SOG multi-tool showcasing its integrated torch and knife feature, designed for urban users seeking a sleek, multifunctional everyday carry tool.

Sog

Reinventing the Multitool

Facebook Portal concept design displayed on a table, illustrating the seamless, intuitive video calling experience that makes virtual conversations feel natural and immersive

Facebook

A Family Portal

Close-up of the SOG multi-tool showcasing its integrated torch and knife feature, designed for urban users seeking a sleek, multifunctional everyday carry tool.

Sog

Reinventing the Multitool

Facebook Portal concept design displayed on a table, illustrating the seamless, intuitive video calling experience that makes virtual conversations feel natural and immersive

Facebook

A Family Portal

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