News & Views

"Always Learning" is a concept that is core to Smith System. For us, intellectual curiosity is a lifelong trait and we're continuously learning about trends in education, and designing furniture to complement them.

In this section, we've compiled expert articles and case studies addressing trends in learning - from collaborative learning to active classrooms - and demonstrate how well-designed furniture can optimize educational environments.

Expert Articles:

• Divine Design: How to Create the 21st-Century School Library of Your Dreams
  By Margaret Sullivan, Library Sales and Marketing Manager
• Merchandising Your Library Resources
  by Margaret Sullivan, Library Sales and Marketing Manager
• Color Your World
  By Amee Meghani, Product Engineer
• Considerations When Selecting Collaborative Learning Furniture
  By Bob Redding, Vice President of Sales
• Furniture ROI Through A Different Lens
  Evaluating furniture in new terms helps maximize the return on your investment
  By David Stewart, Western Regional Sales Manager
• Revitalizing Students Through Furniture
  Traditional Furniture Pieces Can Encourage Movement in the Classroom
  By Amee Meghani, Product Engineer
• Tearing Down the Walls Around Collaboration
  By Margaret Sullivan, Library Sales and Marketing Manager
• Versatile Spaces
  Using furniture to create spaces for varied needs, even on a budget
  By David Stewart, Western Regional Sales Manager

Case Studies:

• Planning for Student Success
  Smith System helps Aurora Elementary School create a versatile learning environment
• A New Building, Multiple Furniture Needs, One Fitting Solution
  Smith System brings durable, flexible, comfortable and stylish furniture to The Harker School’s
  state-of-the-art science and technology building