# Upright Ergonomics Standing desks reflect the need for more integrated ergonomic activities. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 17, 2014, updated Mar 27, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/upright-ergonomics ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.8/10 - Evidence articles: 11 ## What is the Upright Ergonomics trend? **Upright Ergonomics:** With long workdays often leaving employees with little to no time for physical exercise, consumers are looking to more integrated ways to make office environments more conducive to their overall health. Seeking to add increased movement into the ordinarily idle office culture, consumers are turning to ergonomic furnishings like standing desks to encourage physical exercise. This reflects the need for more practical ways to assimilate health-related activities into everyday routines. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 11 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 10, 2011 to Apr 11, 2016 - Published: Mar 17, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Upright Ergonomics trend ### Ergonomic furniture Companies could create various ergonomic furniture designs to encourage physical exercises such as cycling workspaces, strategically-adjusting standing desks, bicycle-inspired workstations. ### Active Sitting Companies could consider promoting active sitting for their consumers by developing posture-improving smart stools, standing desk accessories or kinetic standing desks. ### Desk-Friendly Exercise Developers can create exercise kits for users such as Hovr Device that promote effortless physical exercises, ## What the Upright Ergonomics trend means for industry ### For Furniture Manufacturing Furniture manufacturers could design and create new ergonomic furniture models. ### For Workspace Design Workspace designers could incorporate innovative desk-friendly exercise options for users. ### For Active Lifestyle Developers could create exercise equipment that fit in with everyday life by promoting an active lifestyle. ## Trend signals for Upright Ergonomics Trend score 5.8 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 90%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 77% - Activity: 90% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Upright Ergonomics trend 11 featured examples from Nov 10, 2011 to Apr 11, 2016. - [Strategically-Adjusting Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stir-kinetic-desk): The Stir Kinetic Desk Monitors People's Working Habits (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture industry has the opportunity to embrace disruptive innovation by incorporating smart features and health-tracking capabilities into their products, appealing to heal… - [Active Standing Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/use-a-standing-desk): This Platform Helps Consumers Use a Standing Desk Comfortably (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for the office furniture industry to design and manufacture standing desks that integrate with active standing accessories. - [Rope-Secured Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/string-table): The String Table is Held Together by an Extended Red Cord (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture manufacturing industry can explore the potential of innovative assembly methods and minimalist designs to create unique and sustainable products. - [Great Outdoor Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-tree-desk): The Standing Tree Desk by Andrew Quitmeyer is Ultimately Healthy (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing lightweight, durable, and eco-friendly furniture solutions for outdoor workstations. - [Modern Wall-Mounted Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubo-by-ligne-roset): NUBO by Ligne Roset is Sleek and Stylish for Small Spaces (Category: Art & Design) Implication: NUBO by Ligne Roset reveals an opportunity for the furniture industry to generate space-saving solutions for small-space living. - [Desk-Friendly Exercise Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hovr): The 'Hovr' Device Forces Users to Unconsciously Exercise at Work (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for companies specializing in desk-friendly exercise equipment and solutions for office environments. - [Kinetic Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-standing-desk): Stir's M1 and F1 Furniture Models Are Infused with Touchscreen Technology (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovating office furniture to create technologically advanced and user-friendly pieces that promote productivity. - [Posture-Improving Smart Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-stool): The Zami Life Encourages Active Sitting and Better Posture (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Exploring opportunities to incorporate smart technology and ergonomic design into furniture to promote healthier and more active lifestyles. - [Bicycle-Inspired Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locus-workstation): Focal's Locus Workstation is Designed to be Ergonomic and Portable (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Manufacturing companies specializing in ergonomic office furniture can capitalize on the growing demand for compact and versatile workstations. - [Stationary Cyclist Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-bike): The Wahoo Fitness Bike Desk Ensures Cardio is Part of One's Routine (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture manufacturers can create a new product-line of health-based office furniture that can increase sales and consumer interest for dynamic and versatile furniture solutions. - [Cycling Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickstand-desk): The Kickstand Desk Keeps Workers Constantly Moving (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture manufacturers have the opportunity to tap into the growing demand for innovative and health-conscious workspaces, such as the Kickstand Desk. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - 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