New products and an exhibit celebrating 100
years of its graphic design history provide a unique glimpse into
the brand's past and future
ZEELAND,
Mich., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herman
Miller weaves together past, present, and future in its
Chicago flagship at Fulton Market
with an archival exhibition charting a century of the company's
graphic design, new products designed by Tokyo-based Naoto
Fukasawa and German industrial designer Stefan Diez, a survey of the company's imprint
on the healthcare industry, and a refreshed showroom that blends
Herman Miller's unique perspective on workspace, office seating,
and ancillary environments.
A must-see highlight in Herman Miller's showroom is the recently
introduced Asari Chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Naoto Fukasawa, one of the world's preeminent
industrial designers, Asari was inspired by organic forms found in
nature. Its name means "clam" in Japanese and is an anthropomorphic
metaphor for the shape of the chair's back, which is available in
high- and mid-back height. Eight color flood options accentuate the
sculptural form by featuring one hue across the base, arms, and
chair body. Bespoke blended options are also available, with over
180 color combinations available to contract customers.
Asari is Herman Miller's latest demonstration of problem solving
through modern design. As professionals have established remote and
hybrid work arrangements that include dedicated offices or
multi-purpose living spaces, there is a need for seating that
combines ergonomics and refined aesthetics. At the same time,
organizations returning to physical spaces are considering a more
residential environment that makes the office a destination with
the comforts of home.
MillerKnoll Design Days will also present an opportunity to
preview the soon-to-be introduced Fuld Nesting Chair designed by
Stefan Diez, Herman Miller's first
nesting chair. Fuld has a crisp design that both reimagines and
sets a new reference point for seating that "nests" together when
not in use, saving on space. Fuld eschews the typical X shape for a
sleek inverted Y with tubular arms, and its contoured shape has a
back that flexes keeps you comfortable as you shift.
2023 marks the 100th
anniversary of the Herman Miller brand, and—following the success
of the archival graphics exhibition the brand debuted during
Milan's annual design week in
April—the rich survey of two-dimensional design arrives in
Chicago. Throughout its history,
Herman Miller has worked with many graphic designers and artists
who came to define the look and feel of their respective eras. This
visual journey begins on the ground floor of Herman Miller's Fulton
Market flagship, inviting MillerKnoll Design Days participants and
city residents alike the opportunity to experience the boldness,
rigor, and joy innate to the brand.
As a special offer during MillerKnoll Design Days, Herman Miller
is making available for sale limited-edition prints of the Eames
Soft Pad Group poster originally produced in 1970. This piece is
representative of the rigorous perspective that Chicago-based graphic designer John Massey brought to Herman Miller's corporate
communications. Printed at the original 32" x 48" (91.44 x 121.92
cm) size, the prints are hand numbered in an edition of 500.
In the second floor showroom, a dedicated exhibition space hosts
a survey of the company's impact on the Healthcare industry,
starting with an exploration of Herman Miller's revolutionary
Co/Struc system—designed by Robert
Propst and Jack Kelley in
1971—and highlighting contemporary clinical products and textiles
from Herman Miller, Knoll, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, NaughtOne, and
Muuto. The display is one of the most comprehensive showcases of
the healthcare portfolio of products to date and will move to the
Herman Miller showroom in Washington,
D.C. later this year.
Additional new products featured include Sayl with ocean-bound
plastic, Ambit Workspace Solutions, Passport Work Table, Zeph
Chair, and products from the OE1 Workspace Collection.
Visit the Herman Miller showroom from Monday, June 12 to Tuesday, June 13 from 9 am–5 pm CST to
Wednesday, June 14 from 9 am–3 pm
CST.
About Herman Miller
Over the last century, Herman Miller has been guided by a
commitment to problem-solving designs that inspire the best in
people. Along the way, Herman Miller has forged critical
relationships with the most visionary designers of the day, from
mid-century greats like George
Nelson, the Eames Office, and Isamu
Noguchi, to research-oriented visionaries like Robert Propst and Bill Stumpf—and with today's
groundbreaking studios like Industrial Facility and Studio 7.5.
From the birth of ergonomic furniture to manufacturing some of the
twentieth century's most iconic pieces, Herman Miller has
pioneered original, timeless design that makes an enduring
impact, while building a lasting legacy of design, innovation, and
social good. Herman Miller is a part of MillerKnoll, a collective
of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live
in. For more information, visit hermanmiller.com/about.
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