10/07/2026
Design can shape interaction before a conversation even begins.
For the entry of the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab, Uhuru Design co-designed and built this custom circular bench to create a natural place for connection.
Its circular form is intentional. With no head of the table and no hierarchy, researchers, students and visitors can gather on equal footing. It’s a simple design decision that helps turn an entryway into a place where ideas and conversations can begin.
A thoughtful example of form, function and the role furniture can play in shaping how people experience a space.