Steelcase Introduces SILQ: An Innovation in Seating Design
James Ludwig shares how his team’s materials science breakthrough led to an all-new chair design that intuitively responds to human movement without the use of mechanisms.
Innovation Redefined
Magic happened when a design team with a mix of fresh ideas and decades of experience refused to let an idea die even after some spectacular failures. The result of their persistence is a revolutionary new chair.
SILQ is a Runway Hit with Interior Design
Interior Design covered the New York debut of SILQ — calling the chair “revolutionary.” Watch their interview with James Ludwig, vice president of Global Design & Engineering for Steelcase, as he explains what makes SILQ such a breakthrough in office seating design.
Five Steps to Be Creative Despite Constraints
When creating Steelcase Series 1, a new task chair from Steelcase, the team figured out how to do something it had never done before.
Live Reveal: James Ludwig Unveils SILQ in New York
Watch as James Ludwig, vice president of Global Design & Engineering at Steelcase, introduces SILQ — an innovation in office seating. Hear him describe the innovation that created this patent-pending process, the artistry behind the alluring silhouette and the performance that makes you feel like you’re a part of SILQ when you sit in it.
Innovating to Reimagine Seating: James Ludwig Q+A
“A true innovation is when you solve something and people say, ‘I didn’t know I wanted that…but, yes, I want that.’” – James Ludwig
A Chair That Moves the Way You Do
SILQ — a new kind of chair designed to intuitively respond to the unique movements of the human body.
SILQ: A Canvas for Individual Expression
The sculpting and tailoring of the new SILQ chair creates an opportunity for designers to express their unique vision.
Gesture: An Ergonomics Evaluation
An internationally renowned ergonomist critiques the Gesture chair and its innovative new headrest.