{"id":400936,"date":"2018-08-06T10:55:45","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T14:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/?p=400936"},"modified":"2023-01-14T01:55:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T06:55:58","slug":"mackinac-make-it-yours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/research\/articles\/topics\/wellbeing\/mackinac-make-it-yours\/","title":{"rendered":"Mackinac: Make It Yours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our smartphones are a portal to a world of ideas and inspiration. The minute a new concept is shared online, it spreads with lightning speed to far-reaching pockets of the globe. Our ability to shape our own identities has never been greater. We can instantly access a plethora of styles and determine what feels most authentic. And, it\u2019s never been easier. Some of the biggest retailers in the world are making it incredibly simple to customize items with a touch of a button.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not a surprise people want the bespoke experience they\u2019re used to in other parts of their lives in the places where they work. A diversity of spaces and materials gives people access to things that are relevant to them.<\/p>\n<p>High-performing and beautiful, the cantilever worksurface created for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/products\/desk-systems\/mackinac\/\">Mackinac<\/a> (pronounced MAK-uh-naw) puts the person at the center of the design. Mackinac\u2019s microzones let people easily shift from working alone to working with others to a moment of respite, all within a compact footprint. Its visually light, yet incredibly strong expanse invites an array of applications and materials \u2014 giving people the ability to create an environment that meets their performance needs and their personal vibe. A shelving tower and shroud also offer opportunities to create a sense of coziness and comfort. Robust materiality options let designers craft a unique vision customized for any space.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Honest + Welcoming<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-384081 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/steelcase-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/c_limit,dpr_auto,q_70,h_1024,w_1024\/v1533567187\/www.steelcase.com\/2018\/08\/06\/18-0104801.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 150%;text-align: center\">Like a lighter look and feel? This tranquil, cozy style embraces the Scandinavian concept of \u201chygge.\u201d A planked maple worksurface, backpainted glass and plywood and Forbo* shelving create this airy experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button-gray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/steelcase\/mackinac-modular-desk-system\/honest-and-welcoming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pin This Style<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Confident + Luxe<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-400949 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/steelcase-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/c_limit,dpr_auto,q_70,h_1024,w_1024\/v1533564232\/www.steelcase.com\/2018\/08\/06\/18-0104906.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 150%;text-align: center\">Meet in a stylish, sophisticated space. Authentic materials highlight texture and depth in this luxurious setting. Dark, marbleized corian and a tapestry-like shroud allow for the duality of work \u2014 either alone or together.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button-gray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/steelcase\/mackinac-modular-desk-system\/confident-and-luxe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pin This Style<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Optimistic + Fresh<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-400952 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/steelcase-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/c_limit,dpr_auto,q_70,h_1024,w_1024\/v1533564382\/www.steelcase.com\/2018\/08\/06\/18-0104885.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 150%;text-align: center\">Bright pops of color add energy to spaces made for connection. Colors and materials help signal a connection and delineation between spaces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button-gray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/steelcase\/mackinac-modular-desk-system\/optimistic-and-fresh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pin This Style<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>* This option is expected to be available in 2019.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>EXPLORE MACKINAC<\/h3>\n<p>Make Mackinac your own with our interactive visualization tool.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button-gray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/products\/desk-systems\/mackinac\/#discover-the-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mackinac\u2019s light, yet strong expanse invites an array of materials \u2014 giving people the ability to create an environment that meets their needs and their vibe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20507,"featured_media":400947,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"topic":[47677],"class_list":["post-400936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","industry-workplace","topic-wellbeing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - 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