Studio provides an engaging, iterative design process

that helps customers develop solutions to their unique needs.

Our team brings the ability to create products through user
based design in a way that enhances interaction,
integrates technology and inspires lifelong learning. }

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• R oom for a computer and for teacher
and students to interact
• Plenty of wire management with easy,
yet secure, access to components
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The Client/Design team discover the needs of the user.

This investigation is the foundation of Studio. Without a clear
understanding of user needs, a physical solution is impossible.
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Detecting the Product Needs through U.b.D

Seek inspiration Reveal what

from everyday is intuitive.
interactions. Be conscious of subconscious, spontaneous
Look for ad hoc ways we behave in real life. reactions. Examples: pulling a door to open it
Examples: warming hands on a cup of coffee, instead of pushing it, walking in step with others.
using a dish towel to protect the keyboard.

Uncover the
Disrupt the emotional
normal flow. experience.
Develop a discipline of witnessing ordinary Connect to feelings to determine responses we
things by going out in the world. Examples: intend to elicit through design or communication.
using the mouth to hold things, hooking an Examples: the ways people stand in lines or create
umbrella on an arm.
personal space on park benches.

Document behavior Tune into cultural

and focus on action. patterns.
Use a camera and notebook to observe a
Find meaning and themes in various situations.
variety of related situations in natural settings. Examples: the ways people conform in an elevator,
convey messages or dispose of litter.

Seek out extreme

situations. Tap resources.
Pursue experiences beyond what you know Inform the experience with input from clients,
or live in every day in order to see anew. experts and the experienced.

Invite curiosity. Seek flexible &

Ask “naive” questions that reach beyond
automatic assumptions. Examples: How
enduring solutions.
Not everything requires a makeover. Sometimes
‘thoughtless’ is the behavior? What motivates
simple is best.
this?

We love this interpretation of observation by Jane Fulton Suri in her book “Thoughtless Acts? Observations on Intuitive Design”.
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ideate

develop
prototype

Development of the solution is both the most frustrating and the most fun.
Collaboration, ideation, sketching, rendering and prototyping are
at the center of the development process. This process is give-and-take
and very iterative.
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PROPRIETARY NOTICE
SP.12269.1111-01

Have a nice day and thanks for playing.

72"W x 11"D x 96"H
Single Layer Vertical Column Board
w/Solid Rubber Bumper Foot &
Built-In Anchor at the Top & 20"H
Kick Plate attached to Front
1 White Board in Front (Mobile)
Flat Panel TV in Rear (Fixed)
Sharp Aquos LC65SE94U used
for dimensional reference.

Approved:

12269

Mary Mudgett
Dealer Contact:
RFQ #:

Portage Schools

Custer Workplace Interiors

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Filename:

Dealer:

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Rev #:
11/11/09

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Sheet #:
Date:

RM:
P 616 451 7800
F 616 451 9698
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Design
*kick plate is shown as perforated, bent metal option.
laminate option is also available.

Collaborate. Ideate. Prototype.

Ideas take shape as we codesign
and support your design team.
Product designs and revisions are Graphic and prototypical products
made until details reflect the needs. are utilized to confirm observations
and idea. Material considerations
such as sustainability, durability and
feasibility, are demonstrated.

You want inspiring—we are YOUR Studio.

Our knowledge and experience is rich in creating environments that foster interaction and integrate technology, creating the products end users need.
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manufacture

deliver
install
From Design to Engineering to Manufacturing/Sourcing and Delivering
the specific solution—this phase is about living up to commitments
and dates. Our engineering and manufacturing team conforms to all
industry standards when meeting these dates.
Engineer. Manufacture. Big 5 Quality Standards
1. VENEER
☐ Finish matches the color/grain master.
☐ Finish matches the fill and sheen levels on master.
☐ Edge banding detail matches spec and is secure.
No excess bonding material.
☐ There are no “rough” spots on accessible “touch”
areas.
☐ Finish has no visible marring, scratches or dents.
2. LAMINATE
☐ Finish matches the color/grain master.
☐ Edge banding detail matches specification and
is secure. No excess bonding material.
☐ There are no “rough” spots on accessible
“touch” areas.
☐ Finish has no visible marring, scratches or dents.
☐ Seamed areas match appropriately.
3. METAL
☐ Finish matches the Color master.
☐ The power-coat is uniform in application.
☐ No welds “telegraph” through the finish and none
are no excessive.
☐ There are no “rough” spots on accessible “touch”
areas.
☐ There are no dents/scratches on the unit.
4. SEATING
☐ Finishes match the color and pattern master.
☐ Product is level and stable.
☐ Attachment hardware is secure but not “torqued out”.
☐ There are no pinch points.
☐ Upholstery is even without “puddles”.
5. HUB OVERALL
☐ All hardware is included: locks, screws, glides,
castors, shelf supports.
☐ Product is level and drawers/doors aligned.
☐ Installation paperwork is included.
☐ Surfaces are clean and free of assembly materials.
☐ There are no dents/scratches on the unit.
You want inspiring—we are YOUR Studio.
Our knowledge and experience is rich in creating environments that foster interaction and integrate technology, creating the products end users need.
Big 5 Quality Standards
1. VENEER
☐ Finish matches the color/grain master.
Install.
☐ Finish matches the fill and sheen levels on master.
☐ Edge banding detail matches spec and is secure.
No excess bonding material.
☐ There are no “rough” spots on accessible “touch”
areas.
☐ Finish has no visible marring, scratches or dents.
2. LAMINATE
☐ Finish matches the color/grain master.
☐ Edge banding detail matches specification and
is secure. No excess bonding material.
☐ There are no “rough” spots on accessible
“touch” areas.
☐ Finish has no visible marring, scratches or dents.
☐ Seamed areas match appropriately.
3. METAL
☐ Finish matches the Color master.
☐ The power-coat is uniform in application.
☐ No welds “telegraph” through the finish and none
are no excessive.
☐ There are no “rough” spots on accessible “touch”
areas.
☐ There are no dents/scratches on the unit.
4. SEATING
☐ Finishes match the color and pattern master.
☐ Product is level and stable.
☐ Attachment hardware is secure but not “torqued out”.
☐ There are no pinch points.
☐ Upholstery is even without “puddles”.
5. HUB OVERALL
☐ All hardware is included: locks, screws, glides,
castors, shelf supports.
☐ Product is level and drawers/doors aligned.
☐ Installation paperwork is included.
☐ Surfaces are clean and free of assembly materials.
☐ There are no dents/scratches on the unit.
Big 5 Quality Standards
1. VENEER
☐ Finish matches the color/grain master.
☐ Finish matches the fill and sheen levels on master.
☐ Edge banding detail matches spec and is secure.
No excess bonding material.
☐ There are no “rough” spots on accessible “touch”
areas.
☐ Finish has no visible marring, scratches or dents.
2. LAMINATE
☐ Finish matches the color/grain master.
☐ Edge banding detail matches specification and
is secure. No excess bonding material.
☐ There are no “rough” spots on accessible
“touch” areas.
☐ Finish has no visible marring, scratches or dents.
☐ Seamed areas match appropriately.
3. METAL
☐ Finish matches the Color master.
☐ The power-coat is uniform in application.
☐ No welds “telegraph” through the finish and none
are no excessive.
☐ There are no “rough” spots on accessible “touch”
areas.
☐ There are no dents/scratches on the unit.
4. SEATING
☐ Finishes match the color and pattern master.
☐ Product is level and stable.
☐ Attachment hardware is secure but not “torqued out”.
☐ There are no pinch points.
☐ Upholstery is even without “puddles”.
5. HUB OVERALL
☐ All hardware is included: locks, screws, glides,
castors, shelf supports.
☐ Product is level and drawers/doors aligned.
☐ Installation paperwork is included.
☐ Surfaces are clean and free of assembly materials.
☐ There are no dents/scratches on the unit.
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