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On-Demand CEU From Source International

Confusion To Clarity:

  • IDC
  • IDCEC
  • IIDA
1 Hour

Bethany Parks of Source International walks emerging designers through the history, structure, and everyday realities of the contract furniture industry. From offices and technology to manufacturers, dealers, reps, and chair components, this course brings clarity to the people, products, and processes every designer should understand.

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On-Demand CEU From Source International
Confusion To Clarity
  • IDC
  • IDCEC
  • IIDA
1 Hour
Start Course
Watch Trailer

Bethany Parks of Source International walks emerging designers through the history, structure, and everyday realities of the contract furniture industry. From offices and technology to manufacturers, dealers, reps, and chair components, this course brings clarity to the people, products, and processes every designer should understand.

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Simplifying The Commercial Furniture Industry
An IDCEC-Approved Course for ASID, IIDA, IDC, and more
Tracing The Origins Of Commercial Architecture
The Historic Milestones That Shaped Our Industry
The Eras That Defined Commercial Furniture
Learning From The Trends Of The Past
Why The Industrial Revolution Changed Everything
Defining The Stakeholders In The Industry
Everything They Don't Teach You In Design School

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the complicated selling process by examining historical milestones and the people who navigated them.
  • Explain the business side of furniture–from the players to the payments and all the steps in between.
  • Identify the component and systems involved in the chair manufacturing process.
  • Learn strategies that can help you avoid common pitfalls when specifying chairs or seating options.

Course Summary

In this course, we take a beginner-friendly tour through the contract furniture world to help new designers understand how our industry really works. We’ll trace the evolution of the modern office, demystify the players involved in a project, break down the basics of chair construction, and end with practical lessons to help designers avoid common pitfalls in the field.
Confusion to Clarity
Presented by Source International. Exclusively available on-demand on Design Stage.
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To receive credit for today’s on-demand course, you must score at least 80% on the post-class quiz. If you score above 80%, we’ll report your credit to IDCEC and automatically generate a PDF certificate for your records.

About Source International

Source International is a design-driven furniture manufacturer dedicated to American craftsmanship, approachable price points and responsive service. Based in the U.S., the brand re-imagines contract seating and lounge solutions with an emphasis on thoughtful form, functional reliability and sustainable manufacturing practices.

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