Thinking ahead: Our vision for the future

125 years of thinking ahead our vision for the future

Envisioning the future – shaping the future: We've been doing this with overwhelming success for 125 years. Our interest goes beyond just furniture; we care about the whole picture: How can we reimagine education? When do people feel comfortable in their learning and working environments? How can we contribute to sustainability and digitalization? In our "Further Thinking" section, we invite you into our ideas workshop. Here, you'll learn more about trends and innovations, expand your knowledge, and listen to exciting interviews. Fuel for your curiosity!

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Working by the Pool : Is a “Workation” Relaxing for Everyone?

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Working by the Pool : Is a “Workation” Relaxing for Everyone?

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Exercise Makes You Clever

Fidgeting, wobbling – when children move during their lessons, they are intuitively doing everything right. Exercise expert Dr. Dieter Breithecker explains why sitting still is nonsensical.

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Digital learning – where are the giant leaps?

New technology demands new methods, says Jörn Muuß-Merholz. The media expert shows how innovative learning could be – and why schools have problems with it.

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If sitting for too long is harmful, is it better to work lying down?

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How do we create spaces that encourage learning?

‘When we plan learning environments in the context of working environments, we always have to ask ourselves: What does work need, what does learning need and what do people need?’ Karin Doberer supports companies on the path to innovative learning space concepts.

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Mindset and learning culture - the basis for successful learning

In times of constant change, an environment conducive to learning is central to the success and further development of individuals and organisations. Business psychologist Caroline Raps, Fraunhofer IAO, on the importance of learning culture and mindset.

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One-to-one with Christoph Kunz

The head of training at Siemens Energy is rolling out his new training concept across Germany in 2024. In this interview, we find out what’s behind it and what he has learned from the pilot.

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One-to-One with Norman Jahn

The cities of Offenbach and Hanau and the Main-Kinzig district have concluded inter-municipal cooperation to advance digitisation in schools. What is the concept behind it? And what does implementation look like? Questions to Norman Jahn, Head of the Digital Pact (IT) at the municipal authorities of the City of Offenbach am Main.

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We are eager to discover and understand new things. We are curious: we ask questions, learn, think ahead and try things out. Our social mission: to develop spaces for discovery for people who learn and work. Spaces that don't say ‘This is how it is!’, but ask ‘What is possible?’ – because curiosity is in our nature.

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Are good ideas also sparked at a screen?

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Are good ideas also sparked at a screen?

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125 years of VS – how will we learn and work in the future?

“Asking questions, seeking answers, finding solutions.” When Managing Director Philipp Müller dives into VS’s history, he shows a refreshing lack of nostalgia. Looking back sharpens his eye for future tasks for this family-run furniture specialist. Thinking ahead, that’s what it's all about, as it has been for the last 125 years.

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Co-creation – achieving more together

LEGO does it. So do Nike and IKEA. VS does it anyway. They rely on co-creation with customers and experts to develop better products together. A brief foray through the varieties of co-creative collaboration.

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The Education Revolution

New Learning turns education on its head and focuses on learning instead of teaching. Experts say that it's high time, and explain what New Learning entails.

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Learning close to the ground: Why children need movement

Children love to move around. They rarely like to stand still and are constantly changing their position if they are asked to be less active. This is completely normal, as children particularly enjoy working on the floor until they are around 11 or 12 years old.

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