Steelcase Celebrates 100 Years

March 21st, 2012

Steelcase would be quick to tell you that the company is more than just about office furniture products – its core commitment is to people at work and this ultimately directs its human-centred approach to innovation and design.

“We have always focussed on people and what people can do. Companies don’t survive for a century – ideas do,” says James Hackett, CEO of Steelcase Inc.

As it turns 100, the company has decided to hold a year-long celebration to mark its growth from local manufacturer to global innovator, focussed on the future of work. And it is inviting people from all over the world to participate.

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Imagining the future – Kid’s artwork by Katherine from Hong Kong.

Called “100 Dreams, 100 Minds, 100 Years”, Steelcase has started a dialog that gets thought leaders such as Patricia Urquiola and Dale Chihuly (“100 Minds”), right down to children (“100 Dreams”) from around the world all envisioning – through words, drawings, images and videos – their ideas about the future. A documentary film titled “One Day” highlighting the “100 Dreams” of children will also be showcased at Steelcase events around the world (also available online at 100.steelcase.com).

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Imagining the future – kid’s artwork by Shefali from Mumbai, India.

You can now join in the discussion at 100.steelcase.com, engage in Steelcase’s blog and submit your own ideas for the future.

Top image: Artwork by Tristan

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