Ruckus Research

Results: Impact of Furniture within Learning Spaces

How does furniture impact the learning experience?

As a leader in educational furniture solutions, we continually strive to understand the answer to this question. Through our Ruckus Research Program, we've uncovered valuable insights that highlight the most essential needs of the modern classroom environment.

Explore the findings from our most recent research below. Then, contact us to discover how KI furniture can positively impact the learning experience for your education space.

Ruckus Research at Buffalo Grove

See how the Ruckus research program impacted the students and teachers at Buffalo Grove High School.

Results Recap

To gauge the level of impact on the learning experience, students and teachers were asked to rate the following areas before and after they received the "kit" of new furniture from the Ruckus research program:

Move "however I want"
Work comfortably with technology
Work in groups
Engagement/participation
Enjoyment/retention

The results showed increases between 30% and 60% within each area. That's an incredible impact!

Overall, the top driver in all age levels was the freedom to move. KI proudly manufactures furniture solutions that support this vital need and so much more. Specifically, the "kit" of new furniture that helped support the needs of the modern classroom included the Ruckus Collection, Pillar Tables, MyPlace Lounge Seating, Instruct Desks and Connection Zone Mobile Screens.

See the remarkable before and after photos below.

Before and After Classroom Photos

See the noticeable difference made by a "kit" of new furniture at these nine schools.

The new solutions offered students storage, ease of movement and convenience during their lessons.

Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Students can choose to sit on the seat or back of mobile Ruckus chairs as they work.

Cranberry Elementary School
North Point, Florida

Ruckus chair bookracks offer students a quick storage option for their books and materials wherever they go.

Madras Middle School
Newnan, Georgia

Learning should never be tied down to a chair and desk! Students can move their chairs and worksurfaces with them, paving a way for all teaching styles and student engagement.

Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon, Washington

The new furniture is comfortable and easy-to-use for group collaboration and heads-down work.

Sheridan Way Elementary School
Ventura, California

Ruckus furniture allowed for new configurations of open workspaces for discussions and group work.

Thomas Jefferson High School
Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania

Students can slide their mobile chairs up to a sprocket table for easy brainstorming and collaboration on group projects.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois

The adjustable-height desk with mobile chair allows students to stand and move around the room easily.

Washington University St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri

KI furniture granted must-have flexibility and mobility for students.

York Technical College
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Additional Resources

Results and Impact

Learn more about the idea, process, results and impact of the Ruckus Research Program.

The Why Behind the What

Find out why and how the Ruckus Research Program came to be.

KI Podcast with Jeff Bott

Learn more about the innovative approach behind Buffalo Grove High School and how KI furniture supports it.

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