# Self-Adapting Office Chairs Herman Miller's Aeron Chair Adapts to Individual Posture and Weight By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeron-chair References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2018/04/23/herman-miller-new-cosm-office-chair/#5) & [hermanmiller](https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/office-chairs/cosm-chairs/) Luxury designer Herman Miller recently updated the famous Aeron Chair that originally hit the market in 1994. Originally made with high-quality [ergonomics, specific customization and comfort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-ergonomic-office-chair), the new Cosm version features all of the classic design features with a new and exciting shape. With a universal and [self-adapting design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-chair), the new chair was built for a shared workspace -- offering comfort that adjusts to an individual's weight, pressure points and posture without the need to be manually adjusted. The visually appealing design is [minimalist yet modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair), with sleek lines as well as no cushions necessary. The new Cosm version of the Aeron Chair from Herman Miller will be available this summer in glacial blue, red, navy, black or white. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-adapting Office Furniture:** The trend for self-adapting furniture like Herman Miller's Aeron Chair provides an opportunity for furniture companies to offer personalized comfort and support without manual adjustment. - **Shared Workspace Ergonomics:** The shift towards shared workspaces necessitates the development of ergonomic furniture that can adapt to the varying needs of multiple users. - **Minimalist Design:** As seen in the Herman Miller Aeron Chair, there is a growing trend towards minimalist ergonomic design, providing an opportunity for furniture companies to create sleek and functional products. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Innovative furniture companies can leverage the trend towards self-adapting office chairs to create new products with personalized support and comfort for individual users. - **Office Space Management:** As more companies adopt shared workspace models, there is an opportunity for office space management companies to provide ergonomic furniture solutions that can adapt to the needs of multiple users. - **Product Design:** Designers can explore the trend towards minimalist and self-adapting office furniture to create innovative products that are functional, visually appealing, and sustainable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-office-chair2.md) - [Ergonomic Office Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-ergonomic-office-chair.md) - [Dynamic Ergonomic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo-omni.md) - [Ergonomic Quad-Layer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-ergochair-ultra-2.md) - [Sleek Ergonomic Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oc14.md) - [Sophisticated Organic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asari-chair.md) - [Modern Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-ergonomic-office-chair.md) - [Minimalist Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-office-chair1.md) - [Ergonomic Mesh Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-mesh-office-chair.md)