GREEN BAY (November 6, 2025) – KI is proud to announce that its newest classroom seating innovation, Cogni®, has been named a 2025 Product Innovation Award recipient at EDspaces, the premier design and education conference shaping the future of learning environments. EDspaces exhibitors were invited to submit new products for award consideration. This year, 34 product entries were reviewed by an elite jury of industry professionals, evaluating design intention, functionality, and impact on modern education spaces.

Cogni was created around the idea that seating should support how students naturally think and move. Instead of holding users in a static position, the chair encourages micro-motion that fuels focus and engagement. Lightweight, stackable, and offered in a wide range of finishes, Cogni fits seamlessly into both K-12 and higher education environments.

“Engagement starts with comfort and choice,” said Bryan Ballegeer, KI’s vice president of education markets. “Cogni promotes natural movement, sustained focus, and a sense of comfort that helps every student thrive. We’re honored to receive this recognition for a design that champions student well-being and creates space for every learner to feel supported.”

The ergonomically responsive frame on Cogni allows posture shifts and natural motion, helping reduce restlessness and improve attentiveness. Multiple base options and customizable components make the chair adaptable to different learning styles, teaching formats, and environments, proving that when students feel better, they learn better.

For additional information on KI’s participation at EDspaces, please visit ki.com/edspaces.