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.

SmartEd founder Jason Good said “We like CeramicSteel because it brings a real presence to the room, especially when it’s printed. Both the surface and the edges have a clean look to them and make the room look very professional. If we were to install an alternative, it wouldn’t have the same quality and would have a less sophisticated look.

When customers come to our office, the first thing they usually look at is the custom printed whiteboards. It really has a way of drawing people’s attention, and has become both the artistic and functional focal point of each room.” Several of the installations were digitally printed with custom designs created by SmartEd and Kaoru Taguchi to add a touch of playfulness to each space. Inspiration for the designs came from the core of their business, supplying books to schools. SmartEd wanted images reflecting books, education and creativity, so many of the images include books, while the layout on the surface was designed not to interfere with writing space.