Staples Introduces Designed by Students Collection to Meet Students’ Needs
New Initiative Demonstrates Innovation, Problem-Solving and Entrepreneurship
When it came time to come up with innovative new school supplies, Staples went right to the source for inspiration — students. Staples worked with teams of middle school students and collaborated as part of Staples’ unique Designed by Students education initiative to create products that solve school supply needs. The result is a brand new product line called Designed by Students. The back to school products are original, portable, comfortable, smart and just plain awesome school essentials invented by students for students. I am amazed at how innovative and affordable the products in this collection are and it is wonderful that children were involved in being part of the decision making process on products that they use each and every day. It teaches entrepreneurship, problem-solving and innovation on both Staples and the contributing students.
Here are some of the highlights of the Designed by Students Collection for Back to School:
The Big Pen. This colorful all-in-one writing instrument and pencil case features interchangeable writing tips, zipper pocket for small accessories, a built-in pencil sharpener and extra-large eraser. ($8.99)
Big Props Pencil Case. A pencil case in eye-catching color combos, this pencil case not only stores multiple writing instruments and accessories, but also props up most phones, small books and mini-tablets. ($7.99)
The Lunch Bag. Make taking lunch to school a cinch with The Bag which includes a fork and spoon combo in a hidden compartment handle. Colorful and made of dishwasher safe silicon material, it folds flat for convenient storage ($12.99)
Accordion Bag. Get a backpack that flexes with your ever-changing schedule. The Accordion Bag, available in popular color combos, expands and shrinks when you need it and has plenty of pockets to keep everything organized. It includes two padded compartments for tech devices up to 15”, multiple pockets for accessory storage and a water bottle. Secondary compartments with organization pockets are included with key clips and expanded gusset for extra storage. ($45.99)
Click here for more information on the Designed by Students program.
“Staples is empowering students to make more happen through research, collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking,” said Scott Young, senior vice president of product and business development, Staples. “The first Designed by Students program gave students the opportunity to collaborate and solve real-life problems. Students were able to see how their ideas and creativity transformed into innovative new products.”
About Staples: Staples makes it easy to make more happen with more products and more ways to shop. Through its world-class retail, online and delivery capabilities, Staples lets customers shop however and whenever they want, whether it’s in-store, online or on mobile devices. Staples offers more products than ever, such as technology, facilities and breakroom supplies, furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and Print services. Staples also offers free shipping for Staples Rewards Members, in most cases overnight. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More information about Staples (SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.
Staples Introduces Designed by Students Collection to Meet Students’ Needs
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