Behind the Scenes at Herman Miller

I like Herman Miller furniture. You might remember that from a lecture I attended earlier this year. After getting to know some of the folks at the company this year, you realize (if you hadn’t already) that Herman Miller is a think tank of design lovers and people looking to solve problems. Considering Herman Miller as JUST office furniture means you’re missing the bigger picture. (But when it comes to thinking about Herman Miller as an extra inside the offices of Mad Men, I’m ok with that!)

Located on the west side of Michigan, Herman Miller has been a Mitten fixture for decades. The campus sprawls across town, housing factories, offices, design centers, testing facilities, and an archive. I was lucky enough to get a tour of all it last month and learn more about what inspires this company. Take a look — via CRAFT