Designed by Geoffrey Pascal, the Grafeiphobia collection features three distinct pieces for workers that prefer to do their job in bed. Each piece in the Grafeiphobia collection is based on the frame of a slatted wood bed, with the different adaptations utilizing foam upholstery to allow the user to work in various positions that emulate lying in various positions. The conception of this collection began when Pascal was studying at the Design Academy Eindhoven and the designer began to analyze his own difficulties working at a desk.
At its core, the Grafeiphobia collection relies on NASA's Neutral Body Position. Developed to help promote health to astronauts in zero-gravity, the Neutral Body Position spreads the user's weight across multiple points over the body. This distinct positioning contrasts typical seated positions, which tend to concentrate force downwards on the lower back.
Bed-Emulating Workstations
The Grafeiphobia Collection Relies on NASA-Based Research
Trend Themes
1. Bed-emulating Workstations - The trend towards bed-emulating workstations is disrupting traditional office design by promoting new ergonomic solutions for office workers.
2. Foam-based Ergonomic Furniture - The trend towards foam-based ergonomic furniture is enabling users to work in comfort and promoting health and wellness in the workplace.
3. Adaptable Workspace Solutions - The trend towards adaptable workspace solutions is allowing workers to customize their work environments to suit their individual ergonomic needs and preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry has an opportunity to create innovative, ergonomic pieces to cater to the shift towards bed-emulating workstations and foam-based ergonomic furniture.
2. Office Design - The office design industry has an opportunity to incorporate adaptable workspace solutions into their designs, promoting health and wellness in the workplace.
3. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry has an opportunity to promote the benefits of ergonomic furniture and adaptable workspaces for overall well-being in the workplace.