Student Seating
National Office Furniture, a unit of Kimball International Inc., has introduced the Essay line of student-inspired seating. Essay is the product of a partnership between National Office Furniture and Purdue University Industrial Design student Sasha Mahan-Rudolph, winner of a design competition hosted annually for Purdue students by the company. Essay’s unique design details and functional elements make it simple yet highly functional. The chevron back detail allows backpacks or bags to securely nestle into the groove, while chevron-shaped cutouts provide ventilation and add visual interest. The tray base continues the chevron design and allows items to be tucked in for easy access and to keep aisles clear. The similarly shaped tablet is non-handed to accommodate left- or right-handed usage, and the size supports dual work zones to provide adequate space for a laptop and notepad. Essay is available in eight signature colors and in a student chair, task chair and stool.