Company: KI

Company URL: ki.com

Product/Collection Name: Cogni Classroom Seating

About This Product: Cogni was created with a singular mission: to elevate student engagement through intelligent, responsive design. As a comprehensive family of classroom seating solutions, Cogni supports flexible learning environments by offering ergonomic comfort, sensory support, posture variety, and controlled mobility—all while maintaining a sleek, modern aesthetic.

Cogni’s adaptive seat, contoured shape, and supportive back ledge encourage dynamic movement and frequent posture changes, promoting circulation and reducing physical stress. Students can sit upright, reclined, perched, or even backward, giving them ownership of their space and enhancing comfort throughout the day. This flexibility is especially beneficial for neurodiverse learners, who often require subtle movement to stay focused. Cogni’s discreet tactile surfaces offer calming sensory engagement without distraction or stigma.

Mobility is reimagined through Cogni’s patent-pending heel-wheel technology. Unlike traditional casters, the heel-wheel enables smooth transitions and reconfiguration while minimizing noise, protecting floors, and doubling as an anti-tip mechanism. It also simplifies stacking and dollying, saving time and effort for educators and facilities teams.

Cogni’s flexible frame and articulating back respond to natural movement, supporting students who benefit from fidgeting or shifting positions. This passive motion feature enhances engagement and reduces behavioral disruptions, making Cogni a powerful tool for inclusive learning environments.

Durability is built into every detail. With a 300 lb weight rating and a lifetime structural warranty (15 years on heel-wheel, casters, and glides), Cogni is engineered for long-term performance. Field-replaceable parts extend the product’s lifespan and reduce waste, while the polypropylene and steel components are recyclable. KI is committed to using 100% recycled-content polypropylene in Cogni’s seat shell and shroud by April 2026.
Cogni’s adaptive glide system solves a common specifier challenge by offering four interchangeable glide materials, ensuring compatibility with various flooring types. This thoughtful feature adds versatility and peace of mind for facility managers.

Produced in Green Bay, Wisconsin using existing manufacturing methods and supply chains, Cogni minimizes environmental impact and supports sustainable practices. Its scalable design and broad color palette—the deepest in the market—empower designers to match any vision. For orders of 100 or more, custom Pantone colors are available at no additional cost.

Cogni has been extensively tested in pilot classrooms, including Special Education settings. Feedback from educators and student user groups informed the final design, from the heel-wheel mechanism to the sensory surface texture. The result is a seating solution that meets the evolving needs of today’s learning environments.

Unlike blow-molded chairs, Cogni’s injection-molded seat shell allows for greater flexibility and ergonomic support. It delivers the benefits of movement at a more economical price point than traditional caster-based chairs, making it an accessible solution for schools seeking high performance without compromise.

Cogni isn’t just a chair—it’s a catalyst for engagement, inclusion, and well-being. With its refined form, thoughtful features, and commitment to sustainability, Cogni sets a new standard for educational seating.