KI unveils transformative education seating at EDspaces 2024

Join KI November 12-14 at EDspaces in booth 1433 to explore how the company is leveraging education research to support furniture solutions designed to boost student engagement and empower educators.

Innovative furniture manufacturer KI will spotlight the transformative power of furniture and design to engage students and educators alike at EDspaces 2024, the premier event for education facility planning and design. Attendees who visit the booth will see a new education seating collection unveiled and have the opportunity to vote in KI’s third annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway Contest.

KI education seating collection in classroom with students: green lounge-type chairs, tables, grey standing-height chairs — *KI’s research-based seating collection helps boost student engagement and empower educators. Image: KI*

We’re excited to feature innovative products that can help combat the recent rise in chronic absenteeism and decline in student engagement. Students thrive when they have agency in their classrooms, and we’re proud to offer research-backed design and furniture solutions that empower them to do so.
Bryan Ballegeer, KI’s vice president of Education Markets

Paramount among these solutions is Cogni, a brand-new collection launching in January 2025. The Cogni collection is an adaptable, ergonomic line of chairs and stools designed to support every body type, with features that enhance student engagement and safety such as a sensory surface and a heel-wheel option with anti-tilt mechanism.

Attendees who visit the KI booth space will be able to help select the winners of the company’s Third Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway Contest. Hundreds of educators nationwide have entered the contest using KI’s Classroom Planner Tool to design the classroom of their dreams. EDspaces attendees can review those submissions and vote for who they think should walk away with a $40,000 classroom makeover.

KI’s Classroom Planner Tool helps educators design the classroom of their dreams. Source: KI

KI will also host an EDsession, Temple of Knowledge: The Transformation and Future of the College Library, on Tuesday, November 12, at 1 p.m. Central in Classroom 362 BC. Ballegeer will dive into research by Studio Fynn and the University of Pennsylvania that looks at the future of college libraries and media centers.

KI will cap off day one of EDspaces with a happy hour on November 12 from 3-5 p.m. Central in its booth, #1433. Join for drinks, appetizers, and the chance to network with education professionals.

KI looks forward to meeting educators, administrators, architects, and designers from across the country at EDspaces. We’ll share our vision for how research-driven furniture and design solutions can support the needs of students and amplify teachers’ voices.
Angela Allen, director of Product Marketing at KI

In addition to Cogni, featured education seating products include the following:

Nav & Cheevo Esports Chairs: Crafted for the discerning needs of esports enthusiasts, Nav & Cheevo provide the long-lasting comfort gamers are looking for at competitive and accessible prices.

Nav & Cheevo esports chairs on a deep purple/blue background — *Nav & Cheevo esports chairs enhance gaming comfort and style for schools*. *Source: KI*

Zeker Modular Seating: With its plush design and versatile modularity, Zeker offers a variety of curved and linear seating configurations. Zeker’s rounded edges and organic forms create warm, inviting spaces that prioritize comfort and placemaking.

Zeker curved and linear plush seating configurations - sage green with charcoal backrests and mobile tables — *Zeker offers 10 comfortable models which can be combined in countless ways. Source: KI*

MyPlace Active Base Ottomans: Part of the MyPlace collection, these innovative ottomans promote flexible learning and offer a subtle rocking motion for students who need to wiggle or fidget to concentrate. The flat center provides a “home base” to sit still when desired.

Aerial view of MyPlace active base Ottomans in various colors — *MyPlace active base Ottomans are ideal for dynamic learning environments. Source: KI*

Sway Lounge Seating: Sway chairs prioritize comfort and individuality by allowing users to move front to back and side to side with a 360-degree swivel.

Sway lounge seating - cup-like rounded back with red and black cushions — *Sway lounge seating breaks free from conventional movement.* *Source: KI*

Also in booth 1433 are two KI brand subsidiaries:

KI Wall's WiggleRoom Super Structure freestanding post-and-beam system — *KI Wall’s WiggleRoom Super Structure freestanding post-and-beam system. Image: KI*

KI Wall: KI Wall is a KI spin-off brand of solid and glass wall systems. Among its most notable offerings is WiggleRoom Super Structure, a freestanding post-and-beam system that can be used to create group project rooms, lounges, and single or linked workspaces. It is a Certified Autism Resource and can be customized with PET felt material or outfitted with a user-controlled light system to minimize auditory and sensory distractions.

*Pallas Textiles In Good Company collection of fabrics. Image: KI*

Pallas Textiles: Pallas Textiles fuses weaving with modern textile techniques into sophisticated, stylish, and timeless upholstery, panel fabrics, and privacy curtains. The newly launched In Good Company collection features six marine-inspired textiles woven with SEAQUAL YARN, which contains upcycled marine plastic. A portion of the proceeds from the collection will be donated to the SEAQUAL Initiative in support of ocean cleanup.

Additional show details about KI’s booth and activities at EDspaces 2024 can be found at KI.

KI unveils transformative seating collection at EDspaces 2024 to boost student engagement and empower educators