# Contemporary Classroom Furniture The Tools at Schools Collection is Comfortable and Utilitarian By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tools-at-schools References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/tools-at-school.php) & [tools-at-schools](http://tools-at-schools.com/project.html) I have to admit that I really like the classic look of classrooms, but that's probably because they bring up nostalgic memories of a simpler time; of course, if I had furniture like those in the Tools at Schools collection, I don't think I would be wishing for such stuffy, traditional designs ever again. Fresh, simple and contemporary, the Tools at Schools collection will surely inspire kids to enjoy their school experience even more. Kids actually had a hand in designing the Tools at Schools collection: The [School at Columbia University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1), furniture manufacturer [Bernhardt Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-furniture-launch) and top-seeded designers from Aruliden came together to design pieces that are comfortable, good-looking and utilitarian. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Classroom Furniture:** Tools at Schools collection is disrupting traditional classroom furniture and improving students' classroom experience. - **Collaborative Design:** Involving end-users in the design process can yield innovative and effective solutions. - **Comfortable Utility:** Designing furniture that is both comfortable and utilitarian can enhance productivity and well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** Educational institutions can benefit from investing in modern design to improve the classroom experience for students. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can incorporate collaborative design methodologies to create unique and effective products. - **Product Design:** Product designers can prioritize comfort and usability to create innovative and practical products for various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful School Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-school-desk1.md) - [Shape-Shifting Classroom Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eduba.md) - [Charming Workplace Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoozoo-collection-by-narbutas.md) - [Dedicated Student Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-furniture-design.md) - [Student-Created Elevated Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workform.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Adaptable Office Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homework-seating-collection.md) - [Playful Learning Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-open-house.md)