Making office design work — Steelcase, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is one of the chief designers and manufacturers of office furniture. David S. Holloway/CNN Making office design work — The company, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, makes a variety of furnishings. David S. Holloway/CNN Making office design work — New designs emphasize not just furniture, but also technology. David S. Holloway/CNN Making office design work — Steelcase headquarters includes a spot for employees to gather outdoors. David S. Holloway/CNN Making office design work — Steelcase CEO Jim Hackett has focused the company on "human-centered" design. David S. Holloway/CNN Making office design work — The company remodeled an area of basement conference rooms into the "WorkCafe." David S. Holloway/CNN Making office design work — Some areas in the WorkCafe are meant as temporary hideaways; others for small gatherings. David S. Holloway/CNN Making office design work — Design is often as much about what you don't see as what you do. David S. Holloway/CNN Making office design work — A large video screen in the WorkCafe updates with tweets, news and other information. David S. Holloway/CNN Making office design work — Steelcase employees take advantage of the company's product lines. As one designer says, "We're kind of our own customer." David S. Holloway/CNN Making office design work — With the world becoming increasingly mobile, Steelcase is looking at the impact of the not-so-wired office. David S. Holloway/CNN Prev Next
