Sea Change at Steelcase
5.12.08 | Steelcase and Jeannie Bochette organized an event of
Shakespearian import a couple of weeks ago. Presented by
Roger Payne (biologist) and
Lisa
Harrow (actress and author) of the SeaChange Institute,
SeaChange: Reversing the Tide is performance art that
combines science and poetry to make the point that man is not the
overseer of life but an integral part of lifes complex web, and that our
survival requires that we attend not just to our own wellbeing, but also
to the wellbeing of the entire web of life.
ICE Software Adopted by Knoll and Allsteel
5.5.08 | Project/product rapid prototyping and specification software we be an
indispensable tool for manufacturer-dealer sales people and interior
designers within the next five years. This software represents a great
leap forward from the current dealer specification tools and now equips
dealers and interior designers to collaborate to most effectively present
to clients their project capabilities.
Kimball Office's Select Dealer Program: A Closer Look
4.28.08| Kimball Office and chiropractors see eye-to-eye: alignment can be
a good thing. In 2001 Kimball Office started developing its Select
Dealer program, and this, of course corresponds to Kimball's
expansion into a full-line contract furniture manufacturer, building
significantly on its wood casegoods roots.
izzy to acquire Jami Inc.s Harter, Fixtures Furniture, Zoom Seating and ABCO Brands
4.28.08 | Chuck Saylor had an idea for a little cute company using his
granddaughter's nickname, also cute: izzy. (See
officeinsight 05.07.07) izzy (formerly called izzydesign
is now a brand name within this growing conglomerate). It was founded
by Mr. Saylor in 2001 (nice timing), but even then he was shrewd and had
a lofty vision.


