Defining the (IOS & Takeform) Relationship

The IOS team has accrued more than 75 years of combined experience working in the commercial interiors industry. We have partnered with a diverse range of customers—end users, furniture dealers, and corporate partners. General contractors, construction companies, A&D firms, and the list goes on. On interesting phenomenon that our team frequently encounters during a majority of our projects, especially ones involving the latter set of companies, is that no one asks the question, “Have you picked out/chosen/thought about your signage?” It’s an intriguing point due to the fact that in certain areas of these buildings where our product (furniture, architectural wall) is to be located, interior, directional signage is REQUIRED by the International Building Code (IBC). So, by not asking that question, construction delays are incurred, leading to more time on site, which ultimately equals more money out of our client’s pocket.

IOS saw this as an opportunity as it allowed for us to further provide our customers a comprehensive solution. We then found a strong partner in Takeform and the relationship was forged. Together, Takeform and IOS claim responsibility of making sure the question regarding signage is asked in the beginning stages of the project, alleviating construction delays and keeping money in our client’s pocket.

The Adjoin Collection!

If you read our blog post from last week, you may remember this little blurb about Adjoin:

Adjoin Adaptive Panel System by Takeform — Adjoin is a creative desktop panel system that retrofits on every workstation. Available in three applications: freestanding desktop, bracket-mounted desktop, or a panel stacker. A variety of leg/adapter colors, multiple standard and custom sizes, available with acrylic, HPL, Moxie graphic, or magnetic panels. Learn more here!

Well, we have more to add! Today we’re going to talk specifically about the Three-Sided Screens and Tabletop Dividers.

Adjoin Tabletop Dividers

Tabletop Dividers

Takeform Adjoin Tabletop Dividers are a great way to divide a tight space and still be safe. With a simple ordering process (all we need is the W x L of the table and the desired seating positions), a heavy-gauge panel thickness, protective feet and connectors providing reliable stability, and safe-touch edges, these are a great social-distancing solution.

Adjoin Three-Sided Screens

Three-Sided Screens

IOS and Takeform agree—keeping students safe is a full-time responsibility and the Adjoin Three-Sided Desktop Screen provides effective, durable protection. As is the case in the Tabletop Dividers, the Three-Sided Screens are composed of heavy-gauge materials and resilient connectors sure to stand up to the demands of today’s academic environment.

As the redefinition of our workspace continues to progress as an issue to combat, the IOS team thought we’d showcase a few of our favorite products that we’ve deemed “COVID Approved.” This is going to be a continuing series so check back every few weeks as we explore our favorite COVID-related products.

TATTOO SCREENS:

Idea Starters | Tattoo Brochure | Tattoo Collection 

Tattoo Screens are a freestanding panel system component of the Tattoo Collection that offers user-controlled versatility. An adjustable glide foot is available on either a spine screen with a baseline power option, or a flex screen that is ideal for movement and adaptability. The flat foot and bridge foot are also available on the flex screen created a unique . These dividers are perfect for re-organizing spaces to comply with social-distancing guidelines while also allowing for easy re-configuration in the future. Tattoo Screens are configured as monolithic or segmented panels with magnetic dry-erase steel, laminate, fluted poly, acrylic, polyester felt, or upholstered tackable fabric inserts. Panel toppers, solid or patterned polyester felt magnetic inserts, and a whole slew of accessories are also available.

About The Tattoo Collection

Tattoo is a comprehensive line of furniture inviting users to rethink and rearrange their workspace as their individual needs evolve. Comprised of varying elements meant to work either independently or as a cohesive unit, users can choose from fixed or height-adjustable workstations, unique storage options, and an innovative, easy-to-move screen solution that can create an endless array of configurations. The Tattoo Collection is a great solution for developing safe, private spaces that allow businesses to easily integrate social-distancing practices into existing open plan work areas.

Always channeling the essence of elegance and sophistication, Pallas Textiles recently launched Poeme, a fabric collection inspired by the classical art of poetry.

“Much as its namesake suggests, Poeme is carefully designed with a nod to handmade aesthetics and plush decor in lieu of words. The collection plays on emotions synonymous with poetry through texture, tactility and intricate details. The woven artistry displayed in Poeme captures a combination of sophisticated aesthetics, adding to Pallas’ repertoire of crafted textiles.”

The collection includes five patterns, each capturing its own unique story and tribute to achieving high design. Romantic names including Lyric, Ode, Sonnet, Prose, and Ballad create a sense of euphoria and Victorian-era wonder.

About Pallas

As the premier Pallas Textiles partner in the state of Michigan, Interior Office Source offers customers access to fabrics where texture, pattern, and color are woven together to make textiles with style and substance. A fully-owned subsidiary of KI, Pallas Textiles offers a unique take on the crafted experience, emphasizing quality materials and skilled craftsmanship. Visit their website today for more information.

As representatives of commercial interiors manufacturers, our team members are asked daily by our customers: “How are you doing?” or “What is the state of the industry?” or “How is (insert partner here) going to get through this?” These are all great questions and luckily for the IOS team, the companies we represent have product portfolio’s so great and so diverse that we haven’t had to put all of our eggs in one basket. For example, while the commercial market is understandably sluggish, our higher education and K12 projects are still steady and keeping us busy!

Adaptability is KEY.

To further that point, it has been amazing to see our largest partners adapt with both speed and efficiency to this new world order; Takeform is releasing new COVID-related product solutions almost daily, Pallas is focusing on its performance fabric lines, and KI is leaning on the Infinity team to create innovative COVID solutions. Additionally, our partners have learned lessons from difficult periods in history—most notably, the Great Recession of 2008—and are well equipped to handle the financial hardships we are now facing. This diversification of product, company maturity, and financial foresight has instilled confidence in our team that we will get through this successfully!

Always Working for You.

The biggest unknown for us in the commercial interiors industry is how to move forward. No one really knows where we will be in three months and that can make answering that question difficult. However, as we prepare for the future, know that Interior Office Source and our manufacturing partners are working diligently every day to create solutions aimed at keeping our customers safe and healthy.

Here are our favorite COVID-inspired solutions offered by our partners:

• Tattoo Collection—TATTOO SCREENS by KI. Sanitation Stations (thanks to our friends at Duet Resource Group & KI-Chicago)

• Adjoin Adaptive Panel System by Takeform — Adjoin is a creative desktop panel system that retrofits on every workstation. Available in three applications: freestanding desktop, bracket-mounted desktop, or a panel stacker. A variety of leg/adapter colors, multiple standard and custom sizes, available with acrylic, HPL, Moxie graphic, or magnetic panels. Learn more here!

Look for more COVID-related products in posts to come.

Have a great week!

-The Interior Office Source team