In his fifteen years of practice, Scott Klinker has produced a wide range of unique and original designs including electronics, furniture and office environments for clients such as Steelcase, Hewlett Packard, Ericsson and others. He trained at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and later earned an MFA in Design from Cranbrook. His diverse professional experience has included in-house design at Ericsson Communications, design consulting with IDEO Product Development in the Silicon Valley, and design education at the Kanazawa International Design Institute (KIDI) in Japan where he served as Chair of Product Design. He is currently the principal of an independent studio practice at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he is also Designer-in-Residence and the Head of the graduate 3-D Design Department. His recent studio work aims to bridge the worlds of theoretical research and professional practice by exploiting new technologies, materials, and interactions. In addition to teaching, lecturing and a busy studio practice, Scott has organized and curated design exhibitions in Kanazawa, Detroit, New York and Milan.
Herman Miller's 3D Intelligent back material is a seating technology designed for the SAYL™ Chair. The 3-dimensional mesh-like suspension material is stretched from the Y-Tower at the back of the chair just as cables are stretched from the towers of a suspension bridge. The tension is greater in the transition areas, from the thoracic to the lumbar regions and between the lumbar area and sacrum. "Hinge points" allow these areas to flex and support the healthy, forward rotation of the pelvis. At the same time, less tension in other parts of the back encourages a full range of seated movement.
Y-Tower
Y-Tower is the primary support structure of Herman Miller's SAYL™ Chair. The Y-Tower retains tension, replacing the traditional frame of task chairs. It works like the towers from which a bridge is suspended and combines with a 3D Intelligent suspension material to provide frameless back support that hugs the user's back from resting through reclining, forward leaning and twisting motions.
Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly items utilize energy efficient technology or sustainable manufacturing processes to provide a product that saves operating costs while being a more responsible environmental choice.
Eco Friendly products include Compact Fluorescent light bulbs, LED light bulbs, and items that utilize sustainable materials such as bamboo or use post consumer recycled content.
Threshold Delivery
Threshold Delivery service includes inside delivery, unpacking and removing cartons and crates. Product assembly (if required) is not offered with this service.
Curbside Delivery
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