Herman Miller Furniture

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Herman Miller Furniture provides inventive designs, technologies and related services that improve the human experience wherever people work, heal, learn and live.

Target Customer

Architects and designers (A+D Representatives), facilities managers, procurement professionals, and small business owners seeking office, healthcare, education, and government furnishings.

Key Differentiator

Heritage design leadership with collaborations (e.g., HAY Collection, Heath Ceramics), a broad portfolio across seating, desks, tables, storage, and space division, and a focus on ergonomic solutions (Thrive Ergonomic Portfolio).

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need durable, timeless furniture for diverse environments (office, healthcare, education, government).
2Need planning resources and design tools to plan and optimize spaces.
3Need access to product advice, exclusive discounts, and visual planning support (e.g., 3D renderings) for small businesses.

Key Features

1Extensive product categories: Seating, Desks and Workspaces, Tables, Storage, Space Division.
2Industry-specific offerings: Healthcare, Education, Government solutions.
3Planning and visualization tools: 3D models, planning tools, product configurators, symbol libraries.
4Collaborations and portfolios: Herman Miller x HAY Collection, Thrive Ergonomic Portfolio.
5Support services: Small Business Program with product advice, exclusive discounts, and complimentary 3D renderings.

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Architects and Designers (A+D Representatives)

Client Results

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Competitive Advantages

1Over 100 years of solutions and a long-standing design heritage.
2Broad product portfolio spanning seating, desks, tables, storage, and space division.
3Strong focus on ergonomics (Thrive Ergonomic Portfolio).
4Access to design collaborations (HAY, Heath Ceramics) and planning tools.
5Small Business Program offering product advice, exclusive discounts, and 3D renderings.

Key Benefits

1Improves the human experience in work, healing, learning, and living.

2Timely access to planning tools, 3D renderings, and product advice.

3Wide range of products across multiple settings (office, healthcare, education, government).

4Collaborative collections and ergonomic focus enhance user comfort and productivity.

5Discounts and support through the Small Business Program.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Designs and sells modern office and home furniture, seating, desks, tables, storage, and related accessories and services; provides planning resources and services; serves healthcare, education, government, and residential environments.

Target Market

Businesses and institutions including home users, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Unique Value Proposition

Heritage design leadership combined with ergonomic focus, expansive industry-specific solutions, and design collaborations, supported by planning tools and a dedicated small business program.

Technical Requirements

Access to 3D models and planning tools, product configurators, materials and COM resources, and care guides.

Pricing Model

Small Business Program offers exclusive discounts; no specific pricing details provided.

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