Polarity Polarity

Adapting to Social Situations.

Polarity modular couch
The Vision

The growing disconnect between the participatory nature of contemporary entertainment and passive design of our furniture urges a dynamic system for support.

With Polarity, we envision a new category of seating. One that is modular, conversation-first, and blends sculptural mid-century inspiration with modern adaptability. Our system allows users to build social settings or comfortable spaces that also grow with their lives.

Three modes of Polarity

Adaptable Backrest

A seating system that responds to how people interact. The adjustable backrest allows users to:

  • Shift between open, social configurations and private lounging
  • Support different postures, from upright conversation to relaxed reclining
  • Reorient seating without needing to rearrange the entire system
Adaptable backrest
Modular design diagram

Modular Design

Built to evolve with your life. Each unit functions as part of a flexible system:

  • Add or remove components as your space or needs change
  • Reconfigure layouts for hosting, relaxing, or everyday living
  • Adapt across different situations and spaces

Social Anchor

More than seating — a spatial system that shapes how people gather:

  • Acts as a social anchor for gatherings
  • Creates zones within open spaces
  • Encourages movement, interaction, and shared experiences
Polarity couch overhead view

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BTS

Behind the scenes — design, prototyping, and the making of Polarity.

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Design & Concept
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Studio Session
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Prototyping
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Materials
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Assembly

Polarity Team

Reed Garzon
Product Strategy & Brand Vision

Reed Garzon

Anika Nambisan
Industrial Design & Prototyping

Anika Nambisan

James Plank
Materials & Manufacturing

James Plank

Jacqueline Zheng
Market Research & Business Model

Jacqueline Zheng

Elle Zhou
Finance & Go-to-Market

Elle Zhou

Web Design Team

Emily Milegan
Visuals

Emily Milegan

Nadine McMahon
Web Development

Nadine McMahon

Mark Hou
Design

Mark Hou

Catherine Wang
Copywriting

Catherine Wang

Zeinab Drameh
Web Design & Layout

Zeinab Drameh