SAVO

Studies in Seating’ exhibition at 3daysofdesign, Copenhagen

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Savo, a Swedish office seating producer, has innovation in its bones and in the back of every chair. They keep challenging the seating experience by pushing the envelopes of ergonomics and intuitive design. Savo won the Red Dot Design Award in 2022 and, together with Form Us With Love, has been honored in Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards 2023 and longlisted for the workplace design category in the Dezeen Awards 2023.

YEAR

2024

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Production

Communication

Exhibition

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

The ‘Studies in Seating’ exhibition at 3daysofdesign 2024 was a bold brand activation that transformed Savo’s strategic vision into an immersive experience. More than just a showcase, it introduced ‘Studies in Seating’ as a long-term communications platform, directly shaped by Savo’s brand strategy.

Designed to engage the festival audience while staying true to Savo’s identity, the exhibition explored the essential yet often-overlooked role of the office chair.

A compelling narrative – rooted in the insight that people spend up to eight years sitting in an office chair, yet it remains overlooked by the design industry – formed the foundation of the experience.

Carefully curated collaborations, an attention-grabbing out-of-home (OOH) campaign and interactive elements ensured the activation was widely recognised – drawing thousands of visitors and gaining significant press coverage.

1. Attracted 15,000 visitors in three days, with major press coverage in Dezeen and Elle Decoration UK

2. Built on strong product insight, highlighting the overlooked role of office chairs in everyday life

3. Launched ‘Studies in Seating’ as a communications platform aligned with Savo’s brand strategy

4. Collaborated with carefully selected partners to deliver a unique experience

SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS

More than 1,000 out-of-home posters distributed across Copenhagen

Estimated earned press views exceeding 500,000

Over 500,000 people reached through Instagram

Curated a library of more than 20 books exploring workplace design

Custom Savo merchandise, including pens and stickers, distributed at the event

SAVO merchandise, such as pens and stickers, was created.

Daily morning events with breakfast from Juno the Bakery

Interactive research inviting participants to envision the future of office chairs

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