/go/blog/ en http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/furniture-that-combines-work-and-life/ http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/furniture-that-combines-work-and-life/#When:19:52:36Z With products that fit as naturally in the office as the living room, Coalesse focuses on the increasingly growing similarities between work and life. Coalesse is about a belief that the boundaries between work and life have blurred. This is the inspiration for our new collection of products for live/work environments, and it brings together the rich design histories of three brands from the Steelcase family of companies – Brayton, Metro and Vecta – as part of the new Coalesse brand. Coalesse’s premium live/work furnishings are for enlightened workers; it offers an opportunity for a new approach and feel to how people really work. Where work is going. Coalesse. Inspiration, everyday. 2009-06-30T19:52:36+00:00 http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/uno-takes-flight/ http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/uno-takes-flight/#When:16:54:21Z Have you ever taken a hot air balloon ride? If so, were you filled with excitement, fear, and amazement? There was only one thing that you trusted that day…the basket. You had faith that the basket was strong enough to hold you and the other people. Now imagine for a moment that the basket was an office chair. You may think this is an absurd possibility, but in reality it has happened. Jonathan R. Trappe, a cluster balloonist, placed his complete trust in an office chair. He used his Uno chair as the gondola for his balloon flight. With helium balloons securely fastened to the chair, Jonathan and the Uno chair took flight. He reached a maximum altitude of 14,783 feet. Next time you look up at the vast wonders of the sky…don’t just look for the shooting star or the jumbo jet or the bald eagle…look for the flying Uno chair, now that is a sight to see. It is pretty evident that Jonathan loved his office chair. Have you ever traveled, gone out to eat, or been to the park with your chair? Let us know the great things that your chair has experienced with you. 2009-06-23T16:54:21+00:00 http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/Say-hello-to-the-Sit-to-Walkstation/ http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/Say-hello-to-the-Sit-to-Walkstation/#When:14:26:21Z Introducing the Sit-to-Walkstation (very similar to the infamous Walkstation). The table on the Sit-to-Walkstation has been expanded to allow room for a chair as well as a treadmill (brilliant!). To receive new product information before anyone else, sign-up for our newsletter and follow us on twitter! ——————————————————————————— Feel great. Burn calories. It’s as easy as a walk in the park. Energize your workday with the Sit-to-Walkstation. Just choose how you want to work — sit, stand, or walk — with the push of a button. The Sit-to-Walkstation combines a complete, low-speed treadmill with an electric, height-adjustable worksurface, so it’s easy to add movement and burn calories as you work, whenever you want. The result: better health and more energy. Not to mention less time at the gym, and more time for what matters. The Sit-to-Walkstation. A great way to walk toward a healthier you. 2009-06-03T14:26:21+00:00 http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/2000-giveaway-with-officeiq/ http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/2000-giveaway-with-officeiq/#When:15:21:54Z Looking to remodel your office but don’t want to pay for it? Play Office IQ for your chance to win $2000 to spend at the Steelcase Store. Are you a CEO & Chairman or a Supervisor? Find out where you rank by playing Office IQ. Edge-of-your-seat office simulation games, create your own companies and fast- paced competition…what more could you want? How about $2000 to remodel your office? Register by May 15th to be a part of the action at Office IQ and you’ll be automatically entered to win. This is one office opportunity you won’t want to miss! 2009-04-07T15:21:54+00:00 http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/buy-think-plant-a-tree/ http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/buy-think-plant-a-tree/#When:14:16:00Z Plant a tree for Earth Day without even leaving your chair. Think™ about the difference you’ll make. Just order any new Think chair during the month of April, and we’ll plant a tree in support of the California Wildfire ReLeaf project, a tree-planting initiative of American Forests designed to repair burned forest ecosystems. The dramatic 2007 wildfires in southern California have created tremendous additional need for reforestation with a goal to plant one million native trees to help reforest the state. Think is comfortable—it tracks the body’s natural movement and responds intuitively. And very sustainable—Think contains up to 37% recycled content, is 98% recyclable by weight, and only takes five minutes to disassemble. Think™ — Innovative, Comfortable, Responsible. 2009-04-01T14:16:00+00:00 http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/2009-red-dot-design-award/ http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/2009-red-dot-design-award/#When:18:38:00Z Steelcase received the prestiguous 2009 Red Dot Design Award for the cobi® chair, the newest edition to Steelcase collaborative seating collection. The Red Dot award, formally known as Design Innovations, is ranked amongst the largest design competitons. cobi was designed by Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd of the London-based PearsonLloyd, in collaboration with Steelcase Design Studio. The chair’s design encourages users to move freely and minimizes fatigue by supporting a wide range of sitting postures. It features an elastomeric top edge that gives way when users drape an arm over the back of the chair (which, I’m sure we are all guilty of doing when sitting in a chair for longer periods of time). Also, the seat pan flexes on three sides, allowing users to sit multiple ways in comfort. cobi caters to a collaborative work environment and combines aesthetics with performance. cobi will be available to purchase on the Steelcase Store beginning in June. The armless version of cobi starts at $399 whereas cobi with arms starts at $439. Click here for more information regarding cobi. 2009-03-09T18:38:00+00:00 http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/walkstation-in-the-news/ http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/walkstation-in-the-news/#When:18:24:00Z Check out this not so recent Today show clip about the Walkstation that I just happen to come across today. The clip discusses how Mutual of Omaha Insurance is experimenting with the Walkstation treadmill desk. 16 employees are walking and working for 2 hours per day. One lost one full dress size; the other lost 17 lbs in 12 weeks and others have much more energy. The hope is that employees will save on healthcare costs, take less sick days and be happier. See the video here…Walkstation on the Today Show 2009-03-03T18:24:00+00:00 http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/awkward-moments-at-the-office/ http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/awkward-moments-at-the-office/#When:14:56:00Z It’s Friday (TGIF!) so what better day of the week to watch some humourous, mindless videos to help get us to closing time. These two quick videos do a good job at encompassing some of the challenges about working in an office. I’m sure we’ve all experienced these uncomfortable office moments at one time or another. Bad Office Connections Collaborative Seating Enjoy! 2009-02-27T14:56:00+00:00 http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/office-chair-for-the-ladies/ http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/office-chair-for-the-ladies/#When:00:56:00Z An office chair that has been designed specifically to fit a woman’s pear sized shape? Interesting… Based on a year long research study it was found that women sit with their elbows more towards their backs and less at their sides and that women sit more upright at the front of their seat and do not sprawl backwards like men often do (as I’m writing this post, I am guilty of doing exactly what is described here with the arms and the seat position…and yes, I’m a woman). To address this common seated position the office chair for the ladies, Lei, has a more pronounced lumbar support along with a more forward-leaning seat pan and the armrests sprout from the backrest rather than rising from the sides. Although I agree that people sit differently, I’m still skeptical. Wouldn’t you rather have an adjustable chair to accomodate the varying seating preferences and a variety of people? This is the approach that Steelcase has taken so far although there is room for debate. What do you think? Is male vs. female seating something that Steelcase should consider? 2009-02-25T00:56:00+00:00 http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/walkstation-at-the-jw-marriot/ http://store.steelcase.com/go/blog/read/walkstation-at-the-jw-marriot/#When:02:52:00Z The Walkstation can now be found in the business center at the JW Marriot in Grand Rapids, MI. As of today, the Walkstation is only at this particular location, but it is our hope that it’s popularity grows. You’d be surprised how quickly you learn to walk + work. The Walkstation caps out at 2 mph so you can’t run even if you try. It is also whisper quite as to not disrupt your neighbors. There is lots of good that comes with the Walkstation, including free shipping and installation…not to mention burning calories while working! Check it out here on the Steelcase Store. 2009-02-12T02:52:00+00:00