# Health-Focused Office Chairs The 'Round Chair' Smart Office Chair Changes Throughout the Day By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-12-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-office-chair References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/12/27/this-smart-chair-morphs-position-physical-shape-as-your-posture-changes-through-the-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-smart-chair-morphs-position-physical-shape-as-your-posture-changes-through-the-day)  The conceptual '[Round Chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception)' smart office chair has been designed by Yubin Lee and Minkyoung Song as a furniture solution for the modern office that would provide a professional with a way to keep an eye on their health throughout the workday. The chair is integrated with [intelligent technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haworth-breck-office-chair) that will position it into one of three orientations including Work, Chill and Rest to suit different times of the day. The unit would subsequently keep the sitter as comfortable as possible by continually shifting them in position throughout the day, while the manual functionality also allows for changes to be made on the fly. The conceptual 'Round Chair' smart office chair speaks to the increased need for [professional ergonomic furniture designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-ergonomic-office-chair) as consumers spend more time than ever getting work done. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Office Chairs:** As more people prioritize health at work, there's a growing need for office chairs with integrated technology that adjust to different times of the day. - **Ergonomic Furniture Design:** As people spend more time sitting at their desks, ergonomic designs that prioritize comfort and health are becoming increasingly important. - **Intelligent Seating Solutions:** The integration of technology into chairs and other seating solutions can provide a new level of comfort and wellness for office workers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture industry can benefit from designing and producing smart chairs and other office furniture that prioritize health and ergonomics. - **Office Supplies:** Retailers selling office supplies can incorporate smart chairs and other wellness solutions into their product offerings for a competitive edge. - **Corporate Wellness:** Employers can prioritize employee health and wellness by investing in smart office chairs and other ergonomic furniture designs for the workplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Intelligent Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare.md) - [Massage-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-office-chair.md) - [Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-office-chair2.md) - [Dynamic Ergonomic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo-omni.md) - [Spinal Alignment Desk Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-chair-encourages.md) - [Sit-Stand Office Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movably-pro.md) - [Adjustable Workstation Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newtral-freedom-x.md) - [Ergonomically Elegant Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-office-chair.md) - [Fitness-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezhula-chair.md)