Design, project management, & more
Projects by Design® is our turnkey, collaborative, and complimentary service that can help you envision and install dynamic, future-ready learning spaces.
Our expert team will support you at every step from initial discovery and design to delivery and beyond.
At School Specialty, we offer a complete learning environment solution – including products, design, and project management – all with one P.O.
We’ve done this for thousands of school building projects from single classrooms to multi-million-dollar, multi-story projects and we’d love to do it for you.
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Our proven process
Our exclusive 4D process is designed to guide you through every stage of a project. You’ll have a dedicated local team who knows you, your district, and your goals; they’ll tap into the extensive resources across School Specialty to custom design exactly the right solution for you.
DESIGN
We bring your vision to life in beautiful detail, collaborating until designs are fully approved.
Learn More“Not only did their design and learning environment expertise create a gorgeous and functional space, but their Projects by Design process made every decision so easy. They provided preliminary programming to assess our needs, wants and the pre-existing site conditions, a budget analysis to determine what products would work, and continued design support in order to meet our district’s objectives.”
Christy Wegmann James
MLIS, NBCT Library and Media Services Specialist and Textbook Coordinator Charleston County School District, Projects by Design Customer
Discover today’s top future-ready learning environment solutions in an incredible 6,885 square foot showroom filled with inspiring and effective vignettes for every type of space in the school.
Discover the Innovation CenterVirtual Showrooms
Check out our virtual showrooms for inspiration to see what’s possible in your own learning spaces.
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Commitment to & Expertise in Education
No one offers more expertise and resources to guide schools to the best solutions based on best practices and research.
Customer care professionals available to provide information quickly on products, orders, & more
Subject matter experts across many disciplines, who have worked in schools and districts, and understand your needs
Interior design team with 280+ years of combined experience, offering an extensive menu of services
Cross-Functional teams uniquely qualified to develop comprehensive solutions, just for you
Logisitics & operations experts to ensure you get what you need, on time & just right
400+ sales partners in the field & on the phone
Education Strategists
Learn from dedicated education experts. Our Education Strategists have worked extensively in schools and districts and are uniquely able to understand customers needs. Their insights are available to you through blogs, and professional development courses available face-to-face and online.
Meet our experts
Lynette Cornett, Special Needs
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More About Sue AnnLaura Nicole Hill, Classroom Resources
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More About HeidiCrystal Paulitzki, Director of Canada and Sensory Sales
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