Loaded with levers, handles and moving parts, the designs of ergonomic chairs may be comfortable, but not always the most attractive. Opting for a minimalist approach to ergonomic furniture design, Akio Hayakawa's 'Portrait in Chair' employs simplicity to deliver back support with a form that plays off one of the most basic seating configurations.
The chair itself is made from ordinary materials like maple wood and MDF, but something about the chair's familiar form doesn't look quite as it seems it should, because the seat and back rest have been slightly knocked to one side at an angle. These angles make the chair looks like it would be uncomfortable to sit on, but Hayakawa's design brings a slight change in position, which would allow its users to sit much more freely in it.
Slightly Off-Kilter Chairs
Akio Hayakawa Offers a Minimalist Take on an Ergonomic Chair Design
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Ergonomic Furniture Design - Opportunity for furniture companies to create attractive ergonomic furniture designs with simplicity that also provide back support.
2. Subtle Angular Distortion - Opportunity for design companies to create furniture that subtly distorts familiar forms to improve functionality and comfort.
3. Revolutionizing Seating Configurations - Opportunity for furniture companies to experiment with seating configurations to improve comfort and posture while maintaining a visually pleasing design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Manufacturers can utilize the minimalist ergonomic furniture design trend to produce a new line of aesthetic and functional chairs that align with the user's posture.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can use the Subtle Angular Distortion trend in furniture to create unique and visually appealing spaces that are also functional.
3. Office Furniture - Office furniture companies can embrace the revolutionizing seating configurations trend to create comfortable work environments that promote employee wellness and productivity.