SEED Mini Collection

INSPIRATION FOR A NEW GENERATION

THE WORLD IS CHANGING

Our experiences with Balanced Sitting taught us that students who are allowed to move in a controlled fashion during instruction and group work collaborate better, are less distracted and have less physical complaints. Our goal with the new SEED Minicollection was to take these findings and implement them in a seating solution for our youngest learners, who are more than any other age group vulnerable to the health consequences of inadapted furniture and bad postures. This new line focuses on dynamic movement, interaction, ergonomics for all users (including the teacher), in a form factor tuned for the young, yet which will appeal to all. Leader of the design team Johan Heyvaerts.

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LIGHTWEIGHT, ERGONOMIC, SUSTAINABLE

CHILDREN CANNOT BOUNCE OFF THE WALLS IF WE TAKE AWAY THE WALLS Erin Kenny www.vanerum.com

LIGHTWEIGHT INTERACTIVITY TAKE YOUR LEARNING PATH IN YOUR OWN HANDS

Early childhood education typically revolves around various forms of discovering and learning, taking place in different areas of the learning environment. By choosing a lightweight furniture solution, you will enable even the youngest pre-schoolers to take matters in their own hands, and choose where in the learning environment they work and with whom they want to share their learning path.

INSPIRING COMFORT, AESTHETICS AND USABILITY

The look and feel of early childhood learning environments are very important. For many young parents and toddlers these are the first contact with a new school. With the SEED Mini-collection we wanted to develop a nice chair to be part of warm, friendly environment. The geometry and colors echo a modern design. With its clean lines and fresh colors and its safe, natural materials, the SEED Minicollection complies with all relevant ergonomic size marks, ensuring a perfect fit for every learner from preschool to first grade.

EXCELLENT SUSTAINABILITY AND COST EFFICIENCY

Our children go to school to improve their chances of a bright future. This will also require our generation to take its responsibility and make daily choices that respect the environment and the generations that will follow. The 100% recyclable SEED Mini collection was designed with optimal End Of Life disassembly in mind, and uses responsible materials such as aluminium, FSC certified wood and wood-plastic components. As an added benefit, these features and the durability of the chosen materials also drastically reduce the Total Cost of Ownership of this furniture program.

MOVEMENT MATTERS
Movement is key to turn our children on to learning. The ergonomic comfort of the SEED Mini collections Balanced Sitting shell and frame foster movement while being seated, while the raised chair frame eliminates the difference between seated and standing activities, which are very common in these age groups

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INTERACTIVE
Mobility within the learning environment fosters interaction and blended learning activities such as guided learning, self paced learning and social learning. The raised frame of the SEED Mini chair gives learners the ability to rearrange the learning environment as needed quickly and without hassle, as it enriches all types of learning through the enhanced eye contact between all parties involved. The eye contact creates an inspiring atmosphere, that eliminates all discrimination and makes the stakeholders partners in the learning process.

INTEGRATED
The SEED Mini collection works well with our other solutions for your learning environment. Complete the layout with mobile whiteboard cabinets and other storage options, an interactive floor projection unit, a touch display, Integrated sound dampening and light weight make sure mobility isnt just a theoretic feature, and can be achieved without nerve-wrecking chaos even when used by the youngest learners. The SEED Mini collection also knows its place: you will appreciate the integrated stackability when switching to a more open, whole-class layout for fun and games.

INSPIRING
The SEED Mini collection inspires by empowerment and advanced ergonomics: in line with constructivist and self directed learning approaches, toddlers can move their chair freely around the learning environment without the help of a facilitator. The raised frame model even lets pupils decide whether to sit or stand, all the while maintaining eye level contact between seated and standing pupils and the seated facilitator. When seated, learners enjoy the lasting, back saving comfort of balanced sitting.

Studies demonstrate that children should be allowed to move around during classes, especially in early

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childhoodbecause they need the physical release. The average school chair offers comfort, but in one prescribed position: sitting still, perfectly erect, toward the back of the seat. In practice, learners whose bodies are growing and developing will not sit like that for minutes on end, let alone for several hours a day. They start to fidget, their muscles ache, and they become distracted. With the SEED Mini collection we wanted to create a chair that actually encourages movement. Leader of the design team Johan Heyvaerts.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FINISH OPTIONS The SEED Mini chair is available in our complete range of shell colors and standard metal finishes. See finish card. BASE SPECIFICATIONS SHELL SPECIFICATIONS Ergonomic design based on the Mandal Principle lacquered FSC veneer wooden shell with double slope for balanced sitting comfort Unique front contour promotes circulation Lumbar support and curvature of the back provide comfort and continuous support Low weight for easy mobility Available in four size shells to accommodate children from preschool to first grade GLIDE SPECIFICATIONS Equipped with anti-tip saddle foot riveted to frame (saddle foot and tube cap always black ABS) Available with nylon or felt glides Fully welded (MIG) frame construction Powder coated frame for a durable protected finish Sit/stand cantilever frame design has integrated footrest 25 / 19 mm round bended aluminium tube construction Available in Raised, C-Frame and 4-Leg bases

VERSIONS
(SEE ALSO VISUAL OVERVIEW): *SM = SIZEMARK SEED MINISWING SEED MINISIT SEED MINIMOVE SHELL FSC VENEER FSC VENEER FSC VENEER FRAME C 4-LEG C + FOOTREST SIT SM1 SIT SM2 SIT SM3 SIT SM4 RAISEDSM2 RAISED SM3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HEIGHT OF SEAT FROM FLOOR SEAT WIDTH TUBE DIAMETER FSC VENEER FSC VENEER FSC VENEER FSC VENEER FSC VENEER WEIGHT (UP TO 50% LIGHTER THAN COMPETITION) FSC VENEER C 3.3 LB (1,5K) G 3.75LB (1,7KG) 4.4LB (2KG) 5.1LB (2,3KG) X X ALL ALL C 4-LEG C + FOOTREST 10 9.45 25 X 2 MM 19 X 2 MM 25 X 2 MM 12 11 25 X 2 MM 19 X 2 MM 25 X 2 MM 14 12.6 25 X 2 MM 19 X 2 MM 25 X 2 MM 15 13.4 25 X 2 MM 19 X 2 MM 25 X 2 MM 17 (12+5) 11 25 X 2 MM 19 X 2 MM 25 X 2 MM 19 (14+5) 12.6 25 X 2 MM 19 X 2 MM 25 X 2 MM

FSC VENEER FSC VENEER

4-LEG C + FOOTREST

3.3 LB (1,5K) G X

3.75LB (1,7KG) X

4.4LB (2KG) X

5.1LB (2,3KG) X

X 6.4LB (2.9KG)

X 7.1LB (3.2KG)

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FUNCTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
1. ERGONOMICS a. Raised frame with ergonomic footrest encourages movement and alternating between sitting and standing. b. Double curved seat improves sitting posture of toddlers, encourages a balanced sitting posture and improves blood circulation in the body, removing distractions because of discomfort and resulting in better concentration. c. Raised frame reduces back strain for Early Childhood facilitators. d. Raised desk height corresponds with normal adult desk height, allowing Early childhood facilitators to use their own ergonomic chairs. e. User centered design. The weight (approximately 50% of a similar standard chair) allows toddlers to use the chair independently in all aspects (moving, stacking, without assistance). This eliminates noise often associated with blended learning The wooden shell complies with all relevant size marks of the European standard. f.

2. INTERACTION a. Encourages interaction between seated and standing toddlers. (same eye level) b. Encourages interaction between toddlers and Early Childhood facilitators. (same eye level)

3. SUSTAINABILITY AND TCO a. Sustainable materials: i. Aluminum consists of 98% recycled materials. ii. Aluminum is therefore fully recyclable. iii. Plastic shell is made from 100%. No glass fiber and therefore fully recyclable. iv. Wooden shell is made from FSC certified veneer. v. Shells (plastic and wood) fit on identical frames and can be retrofitted.

b. Easy assembly: on site assembly by customer is possible if desired. c. Designed for disassembly d. Design complies with EN and BIFMA (mechanical) standards. e. Supports glides with interchangeable inserts for maximum durability.

4. INSPIRATION a. Modern shell design. b. Sustainable materials and fresh color choices. c. Chair fits with new table program in the same collection.

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