This Standing Desk Chair Encourages Healthy Posture While Working
Elena Rahman — November 1, 2021 — Art & Design
References: ariellevay & yankodesign
This standing desk chair encourages spinal alignment while working from home. Many people transitioned to a work-from-home lifestyle throughout the pandemic, which brought on unforeseeable challenges related to home offices. A Budapest-based industrial designer, Ariel Levay, aimed to help home-office workers improve their comfort with her experimental standing chair solution.
The alternative desk chair integrates an inclined footrest and cushioned backrest for spinal support. Its design allows for dynamic posture adjustments throughout the day. Levay's chair is an A-Desing bronze award winner for its simplistic features and practical benefits. "We heard a lot about the harmful effects of the sedentary work style to our spine while we spend most of our work time in seats. But sitting causes obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases," which were the motivating factors around the chair's design.
Image Credit: Ariel Levay
The alternative desk chair integrates an inclined footrest and cushioned backrest for spinal support. Its design allows for dynamic posture adjustments throughout the day. Levay's chair is an A-Desing bronze award winner for its simplistic features and practical benefits. "We heard a lot about the harmful effects of the sedentary work style to our spine while we spend most of our work time in seats. But sitting causes obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases," which were the motivating factors around the chair's design.
Image Credit: Ariel Levay
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