In this episode of Creating Spaces, we sit down with Mary Sauvageau, a leader in K-12 furniture design. Mary shares her expertise on how creating comfortable, flexible learning environments can have a lasting impact on students and staff alike. She dives into the importance of understanding the goals of a space and how every design choice—from lighting to seating—should be intentional to support student success.

Mary also explores trends in K-12 design, like the rise of soft seating and flexibility, and discusses the need for professional development to ensure that everyone understands the why behind these design changes. Her philosophy is clear: designing to the average doesn’t work; instead, we should design to the edges to create spaces where every student can thrive.

Mary Sauvageau has spent her entire career in the K-12 furniture business. She serves as the leader of the K-12 team, utilizing her expertise in developing applications for evolving learning environments and relying on her industry experience in anticipating and planning for successful project implementations. Mary oversees all K-12 projects and resources to ensure expectations and objectives are met. She is currently enrolled in the Edmarket ECLPS Education Learning Place Specialist (ECLPS), a new comprehensive and research-informed certification program to elevate the learning experience of school district and industry professionals tasked with planning, managing, and designing learning environments of the future.

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