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RED GRASSHOPPER
MANUFACTURER: Herman Miller Red
DESIGNER: David Ritch & Mark Saffell, 5D Studio
WHAT IS IT?: An office system intended for start-up companies, small and
medium-size businesses--or, according to David Ritch, "Anyone who is
'idea rich' but 'cash poor' and needs inexpensive furniture." The unit
can be ordered over the Internet, and its lightweight construction allows
for quick delivery. A typical workstation consisting of a desk, two screens,
and a translucent cabinet costs less than $700.
RELEASE DATE: Available now
SPECIFICATIONS: The basic elements provide enough variation to meet multiple
planning needs. The two large freestanding screens, with "coke bottle"
silhouettes, were designed to camouflage floor irregularities. This could,
however, translate into misalignments in the screens themselves in a group
configuration.
INSPIRATION: The legs were inspired by one-piece
injection-molded plastic outdoor chairs.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Vertical wiring is incorporated into the table leg. The
open section of the leg faces outward to facilitate quick and easy wire
management.
WHAT WE THINK: The affordability and ease of online ordering for Herman
Miller Red established a benchmark for the contract industry. The company
says that Red Grasshopper and Red Rocket are their best-sellers on the Web,
whereas the Red Snapper and Red Orbiter are the New York store's top picks.
Possible implication? Dot-coms may be dead, but the dream of the digital
office isn't. |
