Chicago, IL. June 9, 2025 — The HON Company presents a reimagined approach to educational environments at HON Workspace Chicago as part of its 2025 Chicago Design Week activations, June 9-11, 2025. Integrated into the broader workspace, the education suite presents a departure from the traditional classroom model to embrace flexibility and inclusivity. Through thoughtful design, adaptive furniture, and smart storage solutions, HON supports diverse learning and teaching styles to foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration and creates environments that spark a lifelong passion for learning.

“The HON education suite demonstrates how learning can be infused with excitement and passion," says Misael Munoz, Director of Sales, HON Education. "The products’ flexibility empowers educators and students to discover the best way to learn for them, in a host of inclusive settings. We’re excited for guests to explore how HON can play a role in the future of education.” 

Today’s classrooms call for spaces that can transition smoothly between lectures, independent study, team projects, and other activities. HON accommodates a broad spectrum of learning needs and teaching styles with its flexible seating and modular furniture. Prioritizing mobility, HON solutions empower educators and students to adapt spaces to various learning modes, enhancing collaboration, participation, and overall learning efficacy. The following solutions on view at HON Workspace Chicago are tailored to meet the dynamic requirements of contemporary education spaces:

• BUILD™ Tables & Desks provide the foundation for flexible classrooms. With a variety of shapes, sizes, heights, and colors, these lightweight yet durable pieces can be arranged and rearranged to support evolving needs of the day.
• SMARTLINK® Desks & Chairs bring comfort and flexibility to collaborative learning settings. Employing HON’s Learning Curve™ design, the chairs’ responsive back allows for a wide range of movement so students can turn, sit sideways, or lean back with confidence. Meanwhile, the desks feature unique shapes to accommodate different classroom layouts.
• ROLL CALL Lectern delivers flexibility for instructors with its smooth caster mobility and height adjustability, which is ideal for presentations to small group facilitation.
• CLASS-IFI™ Storage is a collection of multifunctional, mobile storage for students and teachers to organize their personal and professional belongings. Accessories and vibrant finishes bring both function and personality to the space.
• BIRK Personal Table features a sleek, simple surface for laptops or notebooks. It can be easily reconfigured to be shared between seating options. Its durability also makes it perfect for high-traffic spaces. 
   

HON’s framework for educational design extends beyond the traditional classroom walls. From collaborative lounges to casual breakout zones, HON provides soft seating and multifunctional pieces that promote social connection, emotional wellbeing, and personalized learning throughout school days. With these solutions, HON cultivates cohesive school environments that nurture academic growth, personal development, and student wellbeing—making every space on campus a learning opportunity. Highlighted at HON Workspace Chicago are:

• STORYLINE™ Storage is a versatile bookcase collection that offers organic movement and creates customized learning zones. With curved and linear options, users can mix and match multi-height selections and experiment with creative layouts.
• CONFETTI™ Floor Lounge/Cushion adds an element of softness and portability to learning environments. With vibrant colors, integrated handles, and storage carts, this seating option encourages young learners to stay connected and creative in their own way.
• FLOCK® Seating brings lounge-style comfort and adaptability into underutilized areas. Available in an extensive selection of colorful fabrics, the poufs offer a fun way to introduce pattern and personality into a space.
• TANGRAM™ Seating energizes common areas and cafeterias with its playful, modular shapes and built-in functionality. With power integration, bistro-back tables, and flexible layouts, Tangram creates optimal learning and socialization hubs.
• BUILD MAKERSPACE Stool is lightweight, stackable, and provides a supportive sit for doing and making. With an unexpected pop of color, it defines hands-on, collaborative zones such as innovation labs and art rooms.
• MOTIVATE Mobile Whiteboard/Markerboard offers a convenient, movable surface for capturing and sharing ideas, enabling spontaneous learning moments and interactive activities.
   

At HON Workspace Chicago, the brand presents an immersive exploration of how education spaces can evolve to meet the complex demands of today’s learning environments. By merging comfort, mobility, and purposeful design, HON empowers educators to shape impactful ecosystems where the next generation of leaders feel equipped and inspired to learn and grow.

HON Workspace Chicago will be open at 350 N Orleans Street for Chicago Design Week, June 9-11 2025, 9 AM-5 PM. Learn more at hon.com/chicago.

About HON  

Since 1944, HON, an HNI Company, has been in the business of making workspaces work better. To HON, even an inch of space can make a huge difference in how you work. That’s why we go to extremes to build office furniture that helps you work smarter, more comfortably, and on your terms. Whether the pressure is on, or the rest of the office is gone, we’re right there with you. HON has showrooms in three cities across the United States - New York City, Washington DC, and our headquarters in Muscatine, Iowa. For additional information, visit www.hon.com or follow HON on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.