Herman Miller blog: Lifework » herman miller collection outdoor http://www.hermanmiller.com/lifework Lifework Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 The Medici Chair: Tradition Meets Technology http://www.hermanmiller.com/lifework/the-medici-chair-tradition-meets-technology/ http://www.hermanmiller.com/lifework/the-medici-chair-tradition-meets-technology/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:50 +0000 Amy Feezor http://www.hermanmiller.com/lifework/?p=21273
Sizeable and sculptural, Konstantin Grcic’s Medici Chair is a love song to wood — the raw material, the woodworking process, and the craftsmen who transform the material into something both beautiful and useful. Grcic, who first trained as a cabinet-maker, found inspiration for the piece on the factory floor of manufacturer Mattiazzi, where traditional woodworking techniques meet the newest digital production technologies. His approach from the start: use only three-quarter-inch planks throughout — a reminder of the beginning of the production process, when a tree trunk is cut into slices. The result is a visible, easy-to-read structure that uniquely expresses the distinct characteristics of wood.

A contemporary interpretation of the classic Adirondack chair, the outdoor version of this semi-reclined design uses thermo-oiled ash, a finish that employs a new process of heat-treating and hand-oiling to seal the wood and keep it moisture-resistant. Get it just in time for the new spring season at the Herman Miller store.

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Whether you’re a road warrior or someone who prefers to take your work outside, you’ll appreciate these apps that help you get work done on both the iPad and Android, as reviewed by Joelle Alcaidinho (a former Playlister) from Apartment Therapy Tech.

Wunderlist HD: While the built-in “Reminders” app on Apple’s iOS mobile operating system is great, it doesn’t sync across non-iOS devices, which can be a bit difficult if you work on a combined Android and iOS team. Wunderlist solves that problem. The thing we love most about the app (in addition to the design, of course) is the ability to share tasks and lists via email, which is an easy way to remind colleagues of any work that needs to be done. Free


Evernote: There is a reason why everyone talks about Evernote so much: it works really well to help you get more things done. The app provides an easily searchable way to organize notes and files, sync them across devices (and platforms), and share them with colleagues. Free


QuickOffice HD: Pretty much the grand dame of office apps that work on both Android tablets and the iPad. And while the price is a bit steep at almost twenty dollars, remember what you’re getting: a very robust Microsoft Office editing suite that works seamlessly on cloud services. $19.99

SyncSpace Shared Whiteboard: We’re just going to come out and say it: shared whiteboards are cool. Being able to sketch together with team members is very useful whether you’re all in the same conference room or across the globe. What sets this app apart from the rest is that the drawing space is zoomable. Collaborative in real time, it works across platforms. Free

What apps help you get work done?

Photos: Joelle Alcaidinho / Apartment Therapy Tech.

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In no time at all spring will be sprung and you along with it. Here are a few spring flings to bring you out of doors.

1. Jawbone Jambox Go wireless and go anywhere with this beat-ridden brick house. Stunning hi-fi audio that fits in the palm of your hand. Get it: jawbone.com

2. Bird House by Droog Practically a case study, nudge nudge, in fine bird dining. Marcel Wanders’ birdhouse for Droog struts mod plumage to attract all the hot birds. Get it: droog.com

3. Bodum Fyrkat Picnic Grill Bold, enamel coated steel heats up this bbq before the first match is struck. Add a little gift from Prometheus and you’ll do kebabs like the gods. Light it up: bodum.com

4. Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair Outdoor Originally produced to bridge indoor and outdoor living, the Aluminum Group is once again sitting pretty in the sun. Just grab a seat: hermanmiller.com

5. Solé Ocean Front Walk Fixie Flaunt your fixie in the springtime sun. Solé was started by two Cali buds who envisioned a world with…well, fixed gears. Affordable and gorgeous. Peddled here: solebicycles.com

6. Historical Reserve iPad Case Planning to storm the beach? Better grab some war era gear to protect iThis and iThat. Made from original canvas untouched for 60 years. That’s tough. Requisition here: killspencer.com

Photos: Linked to sources within text

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