# Ergonomic Relaxation Workstations The SurfChair By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-surf-chair-surfchair-by-kenneth-lylover References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/05/surf_chair_for_the_lazy.html) Internet addicts just got another shot in the arm with the ergonomic **SurfChair** workstation. The brain child of Kenneth Lylover, the SurfChair is designed to mimic the [laid back, relaxed style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-faurebrac) of a La-Z Boy chair and thus eliminate any [posture-related discomforts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare). This design, which took part in the Scandinavian Furniture Fair, won the Best Product award at the event. **Implications** - Consumers are looking to purchase office products that will help enhance their comfort. By designing products that are ergonomic, companies can capitalize on the design as a unique selling point. Additionally, ergonomic designs are beneficial to help preserve posture and help the spine, making these products highly desirable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ergonomic Workstations:** Designing ergonomic workstations can help companies capitalize on unique selling points and preserve posture and spine help, making these products highly desirable. - **Comfort-enhancing Office Products:** Consumers are seeking office products that enhance their comfort, creating an opportunity for companies to design products that capitalize on this trend. - **Posture-improving Furniture Design:** Creating furniture designs that improve posture and spinal health can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the furniture industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Ergonomic furniture design is an opportunity for furniture companies to tap into a growing trend in the market. - **Office Supplies:** Office supply companies can capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking comfort-enhancing products, such as ergonomic workstations. - **Health and Wellness:** The trend of consumers seeking posture-improving furniture creates an opportunity for companies in the health and wellness industry to develop and market new products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Wheel-Shaped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-azbi-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Wheel-Integrated Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azbi-chair.md) - [Mobile Outdoor Workspace Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freelance-workspace.md) - [Minimalist Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-office-chair1.md) - [Zero-Gravity Reclining Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zgw0b.md) - [Spinal Alignment Desk Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-chair-encourages.md) - [Massage-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-office-chair.md) - [Relaxed Reclining Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-gravity-ergonomic-workstation.md) - [Adjustable Workstation Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newtral-freedom-x.md)