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Herman Miller Presents New Products and Celebrates Its Rich History During MillerKnoll Design Days
New products and an exhibit celebrating 100 years of its graphic design history provide a unique glimpse into the brand's past and future ZEELAND, Mich., June
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[{"type":"text","content":"New products and an exhibit celebrating 100 years of its graphic design history provide a unique glimpse into the brand's past and future\nZEELAND, Mich., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herman Miller weaves together past, present, and future in its Chicago flagship at Fulton Market with an archival exhibition charting a century of the company's graphic design, new products designed by Tokyo-based Naoto Fukasawa and German industrial designer Stefan Diez, a survey of the company's imprint on the healthcare industry, and a refreshed showroom that blends Herman Miller's unique perspective on workspace, office seating, and ancillary environments.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nA must-see highlight in Herman Miller's showroom is the recently introduced Asari Chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Naoto Fukasawa, one of the world's preeminent industrial designers, Asari was inspired by organic forms found in nature. Its name means \"clam\" in Japanese and is an anthropomorphic metaphor for the shape of the chair's back, which is available in high- and mid-back height. Eight color flood options accentuate the sculptural form by featuring one hue across the base, arms, and chair body. Bespoke blended options are also available, with over 180 color combinations available to contract customers. \nAsari is Herman Miller's latest demonstration of problem solving through modern design. As professionals have established remote and hybrid work arrangements that include dedicated offices or multi-purpose living spaces, there is a need for seating that combines ergonomics and refined aesthetics. At the same time, organizations returning to physical spaces are considering a more residential environment that makes the office a destination with the comforts of home.\nMillerKnoll Design Days will also present an opportunity to preview the soon-to-be introduced Fuld Nesting Chair designed by Stefan Diez, Herman Miller's first nesting chair. Fuld has a crisp design that both reimagines and sets a new reference point for seating that \"nests\" together when not in use, saving on space. Fuld eschews the typical X shape for a sleek inverted Y with tubular arms, and its contoured shape has a back that flexes keeps you comfortable as you shift.\n2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the Herman Miller brand, and—following the success of the archival graphics exhibitio...