November 18, 2021 (Cleveland, OH) Learning By Magazine and the EDSpaces Conference are thrilled to announce the three winning products of The 2021 ED Spaces Learning By Design Product Innovation Awards program. The Best-in-Show Award was bestowed on KI (Green Bay, WI) for The C-Table Max Personal Worksurfaces; the Second Place Award was given to CEF (Taylorsville, NC) for the Chameleon Classroom System; the Third Place Award was achieved by PowerGistics (Columbus, WI) for the Core16 USB Tower. The People's Choice Award was won by MiEN (Grand Rapids, MI) for the KIO Tinker.
C-Table Max offers a large personal worksurface within non-traditional work or study areas. Designed to complement lounge seating, the table and base nest closely to the user.
Jurors feel this product is exceptionally sturdy and could transform seating areas where furniture is underutilized and give it new purpose. This adjustable height, practical, mobile table addresses needs for all age levels and allows flexibility for students to select the setting they want, rather than be confined to areas where more fixed worksurfaces might be.
The purpose of the Awards program is to promote and recognize product design that contributes to the quality of education. This years Awards honor new education and contract (non-residential) products introduced to the North American market in the past 24 months. A panel education industry professionals reviewed and evaluated all awards submittals based on specific criteria including: a demonstrated rigor in design for education environments, aesthetics, innovation, sustainability, academic and emotional impact, and much more.
The Chameleon Classroom System is a pod, frame, and top system that can be customized to create: student seating for 2-8 students per unit, wall cabinetry, teacher desk, mobile storage units, makerspace tables and more!
Jurors loved the multitude of options and the ability to reconfigure a room quickly. The magnetic stools, cubbies, available designs, and variable heights were just some of the intriguing qualities in this product for elementary, middle and high school classrooms.
After the initial judging, six products moved forward to become competition finalists – meaning they would have the opportunity to pitch the merits of their products to the jurors live on the exhibit hall floor at ED Spaces. The finalists did an extraordinary job making their awards “Pitch”. Ultimately, the jury picked three products to become the Best in Show, Second and Third place award winners.
Core Towers are the smart alternative to charging carts for in-school Chromebook, laptop, and tablet charging, ideal for 1:1 device programs in classrooms.
The jury felt this product is unique, well designed, and very practical. It seems incredibly user-friendly, especially for students in a school setting. The color coding and small footprint seem like it would make this an easy sell for integrating into an overall classroom design.
Each Product and its design team where recognized at the Opening Plenary Session at ED Spaces 2021 held in Pittsburgh, PA on November 3, 2021. Then over the course of the three-day conference attendees where given the opportunity to vote for their favorite entered product which was given the The People's Choice Award.
KIO Tinker transforms from an adaptable workstation to bookcase to storage in seconds. The multi-functional unit is perfect for the evolving needs of learning spaces.
Special Thank you to the four jury members who devoted their time and expertise to peer-review all entered projects and later attend the in-person "pitch" from the top finalist on the exhibit hall floor at EDSpaces 2021.
Other new products and including top award winners that participated in the 2021 ED Spaces Learning By Design Product Innovation Awards program included:
Designed for a range of gathering areas – use MyPlace High-Back seating for space delineation, sophisticated corporate cafés or to incorporate private areas within an open space.
NEW and patent pending Revolution Shield® Flip-Top Tables are designed to stop bullets fired from a handgun. Revolution Shield Flip-Top Tables have Amulet® 1 and 2 Ballistic Barriers as part of the table core and modesty panel, respectively.
The Pagholz footrest chair allows students of varying sizes to sit together at a standard height table and see eye to eye as they work and learn together.
An inventive biophilia-inspired interpretation of a desk or workspace for Early Learners that enables unlimited configurations in physical space design and supports flexible learning environments.
SPACE is the all-school system that makes storage go. It makes all resources more effective – not just across grade level, but across the entire building.
Ruckus Whiteboards support interaction and ideation in learning or work environments. The ideal “show-and tell” tool, they combine a dry-erase surface and a sound absorbent, tackable PET felt surface.
NXT MOV® revolutionizes seating for a new generation of active learners. The patented two-part shell allows for independent micro-movements that promote comfort and help kids focus.
The first hand sanitizer fixture purposefully designed for modern interiors, Vaask features real finishes, an intuitive user experience and high-capacity cartridges built to last.
MakerTron is a truly unique and innovative Maker Space on wheels. A lockable cabinet transforms to a maker space and when finished folds back up.
**Designed by Jeff Schreiner.
C-Table Max offers a large personal worksurface within non-traditional work or study areas. Designed to complement lounge seating, the table and base nest closely to the user.
The Serenity Glider is designed for behavioral needs for children ages 3 and up, who require sensory input and special assistance for learning, focus and behavioral issues. Available in different sizes.
This tall mobile locker cubbie storage cabinet includes an inset markerboard back panel with LED light, 3 totes, double doors, and 7 open storage compartments.
The Chameleon Classroom System is a pod, frame, and top system that can be customized to create: student seating for 2-8 students per unit, wall cabinetry, teacher desk, mobile storage units, makerspace tables and more!
A porcelain steel dry erase and magnetic table, which promotes active learning and data retention by writing on the surface. Easy to clean and lifetime warranty, the best dry erase surface on a tabletop in the market.
KIO Tinker transforms from an adaptable workstation to bookcase to storage in seconds. The multi-functional unit is perfect for the evolving needs of learning spaces.
PowerGistics Core Towers are the smart alternative to charging carts for in-school chromebook, laptop, and tablet charging, ideal for 1:1 device programs in classrooms.
