Most people are aware of the potential health detriments that come with sitting for long hours at a time, but the SitTight chair lets people stay seated without having to deal with those issues as acutely. The chair encourages active sitting by engaging the body's natural ability to balance while in a constant state of motion.
From top to bottom, the SitTight chair is ergonomically designed. The seat is made of mesh, and it has a slight curve along two axes. This design lets workers sit in the chair either traditionally or saddle-style, thus exercising different muscles throughout the day.
The balance platform at the bottom of the chair is made from injection plastic, and the low profile convex dome doesn't sit flat. This forces sitters to constantly balance — not so much that it requires focus, but enough to prevent excess sedentary time.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Active-sitting Chairs
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop chairs that encourage active sitting by engaging the body's natural ability to balance while in motion.
- Ergonomic Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create ergonomic designs for chairs that promote better posture and help prevent health issues caused by long periods of sitting.
- Balance Platforms
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design balance platforms for chairs that force sitters to constantly balance, preventing excessive sedentary time.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the furniture industry by creating active-sitting chairs that prioritize health and well-being.
- Office Supplies
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative office supplies such as ergonomically designed chairs that improve the productivity and comfort of office workers.
- Health and Wellness
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore opportunities in the health and wellness industry by creating products that help individuals maintain an active lifestyle despite sedentary work.
