2025 HON Replay
Introduced Etch: As a new anchor within HON’s award-winning seating portfolio, Etch introduced our first perforated shell—bringing airflow, visual lightness, and modern simplicity to flexible spaces. Designed for touchdown work, quick collaboration, learning zones, and lounge settings, Etch’s approachable scale and sculptural geometry give everyday spaces a contemporary edge. Etch was also recognized as an Interior Design Best of Year Finalist, reinforcing its design impact across applications.
Unveiled Field Trip Tables: Field Trip reimagines classroom mobility and flexibility through a student-centered approach. Designed with height configurability, a writable flip-top surface, a smooth, quiet transition mechanism, and a safe, no-pinch hinge, Field Trip allows educators to shift between group work, independent study, and whole-class instruction with ease. The palette of bold, bright, and neutral finishes helps schools express identity and support different learning styles and environments.
Celebrated Confer: Confer brings a warm, modern approach to wood guest seating with a sculpted form that blends residential comfort and commercial durability. Its soft contours and crafted angles create a welcoming silhouette, while thoughtful features, such as supportive back geometry and inviting proportions, make longer interactions more inviting. Confer was celebrated across the industry with several awards including:
- A+ Architizer Special Mention
- Prize Designs for Modern Furniture and Lighting Winner
- Interior Design Best of Year Finalist
- IDA Design Awards - Bronze Winner
Refreshed Ignition 2.0 and Nucleus with Spectrum Mesh: Spectrum Mesh brings expressive color to two essential seating lines - Ignition 2.0 and Nucleus - with breathable, performance-driven mesh options that support brand alignment and energize today’s workplaces. This expanded palette contributed to Ignition 2.0 being named the NAOPA People’s Choice Award Winner, reflecting positive customer response and the enduring versatility of HON’s seating portfolio.
Expanded SmartLink with Shell Color Enhancements: SmartLink introduced new polymer shell color enhancements that modernize learning environments with fresh and contemporary tones that coordinate seamlessly across material palettes, allowing schools to create cohesive, student-centered spaces with greater design flexibility.
Added New Paint Colors to our Height Adjustable Tables: Four new paints, Dune, Sage, Cove, and Harbor, introduced warmth and personality to Empower and Coordinate height-adjustable tables. These additions support designers seeking more unified aesthetics across desking and table applications.
Updated Flock Paint Options: The Flock guest chair and stool collections expanded to 28 paint finishes, giving designers increased flexibility to create cohesive color stories across seating and collaborative zones.
Color in Motion Research: Color in Motion, led by Senior Workplace Advisory Manager Taylor Morgan, examines how color influences student engagement, emotional regulation, cognitive focus, and overall classroom performance. The theory outlines how specific color choices can support different learning modes and help create environments that strengthen student well-being and classroom dynamics in K–12 environments.
Creating a Purposeful School Culture: This thought leadership piece explores how schools can build intentional environments centered on culture, belonging, and behavior expectations. The guidance offers practical strategies for teachers and administrators who want to foster supportive, student-centered communities.
Exploring How Color, Sustainability, and Flexible Design Shape Learning: Analysis of color, sustainable materials, and adaptable furniture reveals how purposeful design decisions influence student well-being and academic performance. The findings emphasize the value of flexible learning environments that support engagement, focus, and instructional variety.
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Roosevelt Children’s Academy created a playful, movement-driven environment that supported collaboration, curiosity, and flexible learning. HON solutions helped shape zones that adapted to different teaching styles and student needs.
The Tommy Nobis Center designed a welcoming space focused on empowerment, professional growth, and skill building. HON furnishings supported training rooms, focus spaces, and social areas with comfort and durability.
Manhattan Schools introduced adaptable solutions across classrooms and shared areas to support evolving instruction. HON furniture helped teachers shift between group collaboration, hands-on learning, and individualized support throughout the day.
Southeast Polk Schools implemented durable, long-lasting solutions that supported district growth and student engagement. Flexible layouts helped create future-ready environments that adjusted to curricular needs.
San Bernardino County partnered with HON to transform workplace environments that balanced comfort, efficiency, and long-term adaptability. The space supported a variety of workflows and reflected the needs of a large and diverse community.