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The wait is over! We’re excited to reveal the GRAND PRIZE WINNERS of our third annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway! 🏆 These four incredible educators have each won $40,000 to transform their classrooms into dynamic, inspiring spaces for learning. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, voted, and supported this year’s giveaway—you’ve helped make a lasting impact on students and teachers across the country! 🧡 Discover more about the winners and their amazing classroom visions here: https://hubs.la/Q02YTF840 #ClassroomMakeover #K12Education #TeacherAppreciation #EducationDesign

This fall, we released a new swivel base option for Sonrisa lounge chairs. Now, you can enjoy your favorite small-scale lounge chair with seamless 360-degree rotation, making it easier than ever to transition between tasks! Ideal for student lounges, libraries, commons, and more, Sonrisa’s new swivel base enhances comfort and flexibility in every setting. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q02-GN3N0. #WorkplaceDesign #FurnitureInnovation #DynamicSpaces #FlexibleSeating #KI

Modern work and learning spaces thrive on flexibility and collaboration! Tributaire’s post-leg tables paired with monitor stands offer a practical setup for informal meetings and spontaneous collaboration. See how this versatile collection can enhance your spaces: https://hubs.la/Q02-ccrb0 #FlexibleDesign #CollaborativeSpaces #SpacePlanning #WorkplaceDesign

Faced with aging facilities and increasing demand, Bellin Health Surgery & Specialty Center took bold action to create a new facility that prioritizes patient comfort, operational efficiency, and flexibility for future growth. “The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive,” shared Jennifer Macdonald, Bellin Senior Vice President of Specialty Service Lines. “Patients appreciate the comfort and ease of the space, and our staff loves the modern, functional design. This facility supports our mission to provide top-quality care.” Explore how thoughtful design helped Bellin reimagine their space to empower both patients and staff: https://hubs.la/Q02-9k5m0 #CaseStudy #HealthcareSpaces #PatientCare #FurnitureDesign

Choice transforms care. 🏥 No one knows this better than Sammi Woronoff, interior designer at Gresham Smith. When designing for healthcare, she knows that thoughtful design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about empowering individuals, fostering inclusivity, and enhancing well-being. In our latest blog, Sammi shares her perspectives with KI market leader Jonathan Webb on how designers can embrace universal design principles to create spaces that truly support patients, families, and staff. She also describes how intentional design choices can also shape more compassionate, adaptable, and engaging healthcare environments. 🔗 Read the full blog here to explore innovative strategies for designing with empathy: https://hubs.la/Q02-cYmY0 #HealthcareDesign #InteriorDesign #UniversalDesign #HumanCenteredDesign

🎓 Our education system often prioritizes four-year college degrees, but is this the best path for everyone? Our new higher education specialist, Daniel Goines, Ed.D., explores this critical question in an insightful article published in The Hechinger Report. With only about 40% of 18- to 24-year-olds enrolled in college, it’s time to rethink our approach. How can we better support alternative pathways like skilled trades and vocational training? 👉 Read the full article to dive deeper into this important discussion: https://hubs.la/Q02-43Ks0 #HigherEducation #CareerPaths #WorkforceDevelopment

Elevate your next workspace design with Orenda! ✨ Orenda casegoods are where timeless elegance meets practical performance. Whether you're designing an executive office, open collaborative space, or a private haven, Orenda’s sophisticated craftsmanship fits seamlessly. Discover how Orenda can transform your workspace design: https://hubs.la/Q02ZK6kL0 #WorkplaceDesign #OfficeFurniture #InteriorDesign #Orenda

At KI, we've always known that furniture has a tremendous impact on student and teacher engagement. Now, we have the data to prove it! 📊 Our final research results show the transformative power of classroom furniture in creating an engaging learning environment. 📈 View our new webpage for details: https://hubs.la/Q02ZCYlX0

Big news! 📢 The Tributaire Collection is a finalist in the Educational Furniture category for Interior Design Magazine’s 2024 Best of Year Awards! Designed to flow as beautifully as the ideas it inspires, Tributaire brings elegance, versatility, and sustainability to modern learning spaces. It’s where form meets function, and classrooms meet their next-level upgrade. Mark your calendars for the winners announcement on December 12—we’re counting down to the big reveal! 🗓️ Check out the full collection: https://hubs.la/Q02ZsC110 #Tributaire #BestOfYear #EducationalFurniture #DesignForLearning

College libraries are evolving, and our Higher Education Market Manager, Katie Clark, recently shared her expertise on The Key with Inside Higher Ed's Voices of Student Success podcast. 🎧 In the episode, Katie discusses how libraries are being reimagined as hubs for equity and accessibility—supporting students with collaborative spaces, expanded services, and access to essential resources. Listen to the full conversation here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZbNMR0 #HigherEducation #StudentSupport #CollegeLibraries #LibraryDesign