# Active Sitting Stools The 'FLOAT' Sustainable Stool is an Office Seating Solution to Bad Posture By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-seating References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2015/12/16/39686/float-sustainable-stool-keeps-you-active-while-sitting.html) Created by Niklas Hamann and Jakon Schwarz who are both in their masters programs at the HTW Dresden in Germany, the 'FLOAT' Sustainable Stool is an innovative office seating solution that makes working a workout. [Traditional office chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-office-chair) can make midsections quite weak because they don't require any work when sat in. However, the 'FLOAT' Sustainable Stool is designed with pivot points to give sitters a way to workout while they get some work done. Working with a [ball bearing system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo-omni) to provide fluid movement without too much resistance, the 'FLOAT' Sustainable Stool works the muscles of the pelvic floor and abdomen for easy fitness. Although there's no word on availability just yet, the 'FLOAT' Sustainable Stool would surely make a great office seating solution for many workplaces around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 89% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Active Sitting:** The 'FLOAT' Sustainable Stool encourages active sitting by incorporating exercise into the seating experience. - **Sustainable Seating:** The 'FLOAT' Sustainable Stool promotes sustainability by utilizing eco-friendly materials in its construction. - **Workplace Fitness:** The 'FLOAT' Sustainable Stool combines work and exercise, promoting a healthier and more active lifestyle in the office. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Furniture:** The 'FLOAT' Sustainable Stool presents an opportunity for the office furniture industry to create more ergonomic and health-focused seating solutions. - **Fitness Equipment:** The 'FLOAT' Sustainable Stool could disrupt the fitness equipment industry by offering a unique way to exercise while sitting. - **Sustainable Design:** The 'FLOAT' Sustainable Stool aligns with the growing demand for sustainable design, providing an opportunity for the industry to create more environmentally friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fitness-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezhula-chair.md) - [Sustainable Space-Saving Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flex-perch-stool.md) - [Active Sitting Cork Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ylin-stool.md) - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md) - [Biodegradable Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-stool.md) - [Ultra-Simple Workstation Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verk-stool.md) - [Ergonomically Elegant Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-office-chair.md) - [Ball-Topped Office Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaiam-highrise-balance-ball-stool.md) - [Modular Workspace Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-stool-design.md)