# Atmospheric-Inspired Mesh Office Chairs Steelcase' Steelcase Karman is a New Task Chair By Amy Duong | Published 2023-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelcase-karman References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/steelcase-karman-isnt-meshing-around-when-it-comes-to-ergonomics/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_168441215673410&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=lhszt45r0100x1tt000ULiftd6r0g&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fsteelcase-karman-isnt-meshing-around-when-it-comes-to-ergonomics%2F&gdprConsent=CPgyVIAPpv0QAADABBENC-CsAP_AAH_AAAAAIBoF5C5URSFD4GJsIJIUIAEXwFAAAGAgDgQBA4AASBCAMAwEkAAAEAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAACAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAAAIHyIF5C5URSFDYGBsIJIUIAEXQFAAAGAgDgABAwAACBCAMAwAkAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAAAAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAA.YAAAAAAAA4AA&gdprApplies=true&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fsovrn.co%2F199dmam&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=Steelcase%20Karman%20Naturally%20Responds%20to%20the%20Body%E2%80%99s%20Movements&txt=%3Cstrong%3ESteelcase%20Karman%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  Office furniture maker Steelcase unveils its new [Steelcase Karman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-mesh-office-chair), which is a [task office chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-ergonomic-office-chair) that is inspired by the atmospheric realm. It joins the ongoing Kármán line and the most notable feature of the chair is its lightweight build made from mesh materials and frame design. It also has a [suspension seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-ergochair-ultra-2) that is aided with cushioning at the base to create seamless support. This uses the brand's performance textile Intermix, which is a woven material that uses yarns and other filaments. It is attached to a flexible frame and the textile is able to create a contoured support that is shaped to the body, which evenly disperses weight throughout the seat and backing. Image Credit: Steelcase ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mesh Office Chairs:** Opportunity to innovate and improve the design and comfort of office chairs using lightweight mesh materials and flexible frame designs. - **Performance Textiles:** Opportunity to create and use high-performance textiles that provide comfort and support in a variety of industries beyond office furniture. - **Atmospheric-inspired Design:** Opportunity to draw inspiration from nature and the atmospheric realm to design aesthetically pleasing and functional products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Furniture:** Opportunity to improve the design and functionality of office chairs for increased productivity and employee comfort. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create and manufacture performance textiles that can be used in a variety of industries beyond office furniture. - **Product Design:** Opportunity to incorporate natural inspiration into product design for a unique and functional aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Mesh Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-mesh-office-chair.md) - [Supportively Stylish Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-newson.md) - [Sleek Ergonomic Task Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-plus.md) - [Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-office-chair2.md) - [Sustainable Ergonomic Corporate Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summa-x-maribo.md) - [Kinetic Shell Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph.md) - [Elongated Sail-Like Backrests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-surf-task-chair.md) - [Simplified Comfort-Focused Task Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o6-task-chair.md) - [Recycled Material Task Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/path-task-chair.md)