KI Announces Partnership with Purposeful Design

Mission-led collaboration brings handcrafted solid-wood tabletops to select Tributaire tables 

GREEN BAY, Wisc., Indianapolis, Ind. (December, 2025) – KI, a leader in contract furniture solutions, has formed a partnership with Indianapolis-based Purposeful Design to offer handcrafted solid-wood table tops for select Tributaire™ café and occasional tables.

Purposeful Design is a nonprofit enterprise that produces solid wood furniture and custom wood tops. Through its work, the organization provides job training and meaningful employment opportunities to individuals overcoming homelessness or addiction. To date, Purposeful Design has served hundreds of individuals, restoring dignity, stability, and purpose through meaningful careers.

“This partnership reflects exactly the kind of impact we believe furniture should have,” said Melissa Jorgenson, senior product marketing manager for KI. “By bringing Purposeful Design’s handcrafted wood tops into our Tributaire line, we’re not only elevating the aesthetic with timeless, solid-wood surfaces, but also supporting real, lasting change in people’s lives and communities.”

“We are honored to collaborate with KI, a company whose values align so closely with ours,” said Brady Roberts, vice president of sales and marketing at Purposeful Design. “Each table top we craft is a testament to resilience, transformation, and beauty. Through this partnership, our work gains a wider platform, allowing more spaces to benefit from craftsmanship that carries purpose.”

The new solid-wood tabletops add warmth to any space and are now available on select Tributaire café and occasional tables. For more information, sales inquiries, or lead times, interested customers can contact a KI sales specialist or visit ki.com/purposefuldesign.

About KI

KI manufactures innovative furniture for education, healthcare, government, and corporate markets. The employee-owned company is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with sales and manufacturing facilities worldwide. KI tailors products and service solutions to the specific needs of each customer through its unique design and manufacturing philosophy. For more information, visit ki.com.

About Purposeful Design

Purposeful Design is a social enterprise based in Indianapolis that provides job training, life skills, and meaningful employment to individuals overcoming homelessness and addiction. Guided by its mission of “Helping once hurting individuals move from hopelessness to promise through the gift of work” the organization focuses on skilled craftsmanship, job readiness, and deep community support. To date, Purposeful Design has trained and employed hundreds of individuals, restoring dignity, stability, and purpose through meaningful careers.

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