Another key feature of CeramicSteel is its durable surface, which is impact- and graffiti-resistant, important in schools where class changes can be hectic and sports equipment or other objects may accidentally contact corridor walls. Sanitation, as critical as ever to maintain, is easy with Polyvision’s non-porous surface, which is inherently resistant to bacteria growth. School staff can use the most potent cleaning agents repeatedly knowing that the surface was built to withstand chemicals and resist staining.

The collaged images are striking, with various hues of red, orange, green, brown, blue and even a few pink flowers creating a colorful reminder of the abundance of nature, a sense of wellbeing for students, faculty and staff as they move through their day at the school.

The durable, non-porous surface is also a big plus in public spaces that see high visitor traffic. CeramicSteel surfaces can be cleaned with simple water or medical-grade disinfectants as often as desired. This quality makes CeramicSteel a sustainable and eco-conscious choice. The porcelain enamel surface is fadeproof and outlasts all other typical interior decorative materials, accompanied by Polyvision’s “Forever Warranty”. Little visitors will delight in this beloved artwork for decades to come, joyfully playing and letting their imaginations run free.

One of the most appealing advantages of printed CeramicSteel is its sustainable and eco-conscious profile. The durable porcelain enamel surface far outlasts many other typical decorative exterior materials and is designed to retain its gloss level and color consistency for decades without fading, cracking or flaking. The long product lifecycle means a relatively low cost of ownership – an important consideration for educational facilities.

At over 7 feet in diameter, the panels are awe-inspiring and a beautifully striking tribute to the close relationship between art and science.

El fundador de SmartEd, Jason Good, afirmó: "Nos gusta CeramicSteel porque aporta una presencia real a la sala, especialmente cuando está impreso. Tanto la superficie como los bordes tienen un aspecto de limpieza y dan a la sala un aspecto muy profesional. Si instaláramos una alternativa, no tendría la misma calidad y tendría un aspecto menos sofisticado.

Cuando los clientes vienen a nuestra oficina, lo primero que suelen mirar son las pizarras blancas impresas a medida. Realmente tiene una forma de atraer la atención de la gente, y se ha convertido en el punto focal tanto artístico como funcional de cada sala." Varias de las instalaciones se realizaron mediante impresión digital con diseños personalizados creados por SmartEd y Kaoru Taguchi para añadir un toque lúdico a cada espacio. La inspiración para los diseños surgió del núcleo de su negocio, el suministro de libros a las escuelas. SmartEd quería imágenes que reflejaran los libros, la educación y la creatividad, por lo que muchas de las imágenes incluyen libros, mientras que la disposición en la superficie se diseñó para que no interfiriera con el espacio de escritura.