SmartDesks News

Smartdesks introduces an iPad security feature-the iPad flipIT-that can be specified for most SMARTdesks furniture products, and is also available as a kit. iPad flipIT adjusts like a stand, offering locked security, better control in a classroom setting and protection against dropping.

The Washington, DC-based Gallaudet University has historically offered the vanguard approach for meeting the academic needs of its students who are deaf and heard of hearing. Vital to communication, the advancements in computer technology and internet-based applications required the Harkin Computer Lab’s administrators to develop a new, progressive vision in furniture design and space planning layout. In collaboration, SMARTdesks designers and product engineers met the call.

Quint is the new five-sided cornerstone for classroom design, creating new formations for collaborative learning groups in flexible arrangement. A small, space-efficient footprint is exceptional for smaller classrooms. Options for user height, adjustable height, seated or standing and mobility make Quint essential for progressive classroom design. Technologically compatible with iPad, Kindle, touch screens and more!

The SMARTdesks Design Cloud was developed to support the unique business model of making customized computer classroom furniture and computer conference tables for customers anywhere on the globe using the internet as a communication tool. It enables the SMARTdesks NCIDQ Qualified Design Team and Sales Team to collaborate with anyone having an internet connection. This process ensures that products will fit the facilities, the technology and the activities planned for the space. The Design Cloud facilitates a productive experience in collaboration with the SMARTdesks Design Team as it delivers these services to SMARTdesks customers free of charge and without any obligation to purchase.

SMARTdesks showcased Collaborative Learning Furniture and iPad Accessories at the Campus Technology 2012 Conference in Boston. Bank Street College of Education was the winner of the iGroup Giveaway, which was held at the SMARTdesks exhibit at the close of the show. The winning entry for a classroom of ten iGroup Collaboration Tables was drawn by Jeannie Crowley, representing Bank Street College of Education, New York. New products for iPad security in the classroom setting were launched: padMount, armPad and iDrawer.

Height adjustable ADA compliance desks and tables from SMARTdesks’ new Cirrus line offer motorized flexibility and wheelchair mobility in classroom and office settings alike. With ratchet, pneumatic, spring pin, and motorized lift desk and table options, the versatile adjustable height system caters to the changing needs of everyday use in a variety of settings. K-12 and university education programs, integrates ADA compliance, and will find easy storability and organization ideal for a busy school environment. Office employees can comfortably work seated or standing and toggle between the two seamlessly with the new sit stand desk and table series. All Cirrus products are ADA compliant and wheelchair friendly furniture systems, therefore providing universal usage wherever a sit stand table, desk or workstation may be needed.

Corporate Training Environments by SMARTdesks-incorporating flexible use of technology and Collaborative Learning Methods-is presented as the SMARTdesks Collaborative Conference Furniture Collection 2012. Experience designing for Ivy League schools and institutions of higher learning around the world has driven product development at SMARTdesks. Corporate training environments are now being developed by leading corporations, identifying the need to foster professional standards for the corporate culture and reach consensus through group interaction using various, customized learning environments. Each requiring a custom solution, SMARTdesks offers a custom approach for each space, offering a team that includes ASID Certified interior design, product design, engineering and manufacturing to deliver and assemble environments ready for technology integration and comfortable, face-to-face communication. The Collection represents a starting point for customization. Each product is designed and built for each customer to specification. The process is conducted online with immediate response by SMARTdesks’ top line from design through delivery and on-site assembly.