Based on the presentation given, many areas about the company's progress were very interesting and informative. One area in particular was the idea of Cradle-to-Cradle. From the presentation, the difference between the concept of reuse, reduce, recycle and cradle-to-cradle has finally been understood. Cradle-to-Cradle is the idea of a circular process, meaning that a product is made, used over and over, and when its use is finally over and can't be reused again it is given back to the Earth in compost. By doing so we're giving back to the Earth and in the end the Earth is giving back to us as well. In comparison, reduce, reuse, recycle is more of a linear process. The product is made and reused over and over, until finally when it cannot be used anymore instead of it being given back to the Earth it is thrown away in a dump. Based on the Herman Miller website (hermanmiller.com) The Cradle-to-Cradle certification has been able to "credibly measure achievement in environmentally-intelligent design." Some of Herman Miller's products have earned Cradle-to-Cradle certification. The lowest rank that has been awarded to H.M. products has been the Silver certification.
Another area that was completely new to the audience was their new product of the SAYL chair. The SAYL chair is a brand new chair that has been designed based off the principles of suspension bridges. By the use of this new back it eliminates the use of excess materials making the chair more light, affordable, and sustainable as well. Usually chairs now a days use backs which require the use of a frame that creates a hard and stiff back restricting the ability to lean back or being able to reach for something. With the SAYL product the unique Y-back enables the client to lean back for any object that may be needed at the moment.
In addition to SAYL, the "Resolve" System came out in 2000. It's based on a 120 degree connection that allows open and inviting space. With so much open open space, privacy is still represented in this system by using sliding screens instead of panels giving the client the opportunity to control their own privacy. Furthermore, the idea of a "natural" environment is implemented into this system by using the 120 degree design which is the most commonly found degree in nature, accompanied by the canopies and screens which provide a sense of a closed work area. With this organic style for an office design it allows the "Resolve" system to give its clients the opportunity to use it in a variety of different areas but still maintaining a design that is based on the size and and reach of a human being.
In the SAYL and "Resolve" System many human dimensions are a part of their design. For instance the space around a person's reach, size and movement is added into Herman Miller's office systems as well as into their furniture. Products would use materials and design to enable blood circulation throughout the body more easy keeping the client more alert and focused. Also certain designs let ankles, shoulders, knees and other joints pivot to their normal movements. These abilities are consistent throughout Herman Miller products and are available for any person's size or shape. Their range can be from people who are 4' 10" to those who are 6' and up. A seat design in their chairs that is inclined downward allow this to be possible as well as their adjustable height in seat and armrests. Herman Miller designs are able to accommodate to anyone, anywhere, and for any need.
Another area that was completely new to the audience was their new product of the SAYL chair. The SAYL chair is a brand new chair that has been designed based off the principles of suspension bridges. By the use of this new back it eliminates the use of excess materials making the chair more light, affordable, and sustainable as well. Usually chairs now a days use backs which require the use of a frame that creates a hard and stiff back restricting the ability to lean back or being able to reach for something. With the SAYL product the unique Y-back enables the client to lean back for any object that may be needed at the moment.
In addition to SAYL, the "Resolve" System came out in 2000. It's based on a 120 degree connection that allows open and inviting space. With so much open open space, privacy is still represented in this system by using sliding screens instead of panels giving the client the opportunity to control their own privacy. Furthermore, the idea of a "natural" environment is implemented into this system by using the 120 degree design which is the most commonly found degree in nature, accompanied by the canopies and screens which provide a sense of a closed work area. With this organic style for an office design it allows the "Resolve" system to give its clients the opportunity to use it in a variety of different areas but still maintaining a design that is based on the size and and reach of a human being.
In the SAYL and "Resolve" System many human dimensions are a part of their design. For instance the space around a person's reach, size and movement is added into Herman Miller's office systems as well as into their furniture. Products would use materials and design to enable blood circulation throughout the body more easy keeping the client more alert and focused. Also certain designs let ankles, shoulders, knees and other joints pivot to their normal movements. These abilities are consistent throughout Herman Miller products and are available for any person's size or shape. Their range can be from people who are 4' 10" to those who are 6' and up. A seat design in their chairs that is inclined downward allow this to be possible as well as their adjustable height in seat and armrests. Herman Miller designs are able to accommodate to anyone, anywhere, and for any need.
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