# Scolding Office Seating The Vibrotactile Posture Feedback Chair Improves Your Posture By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrotactile-posture-feedback-chair References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662093/bitchy-aeron-chair-scolds-your-slouchy-posture) & [yaledailynews](http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/scitech-news/2010/04/08/hows-my-sitting-ask-chair/) The Vibrotactile Posture Feedback Chair may be one of the healthiest annoyances around. This chair emits a buzz whenever you aren’t sitting correctly. The Vibrotactile Posture Feedback Chair was designed by [Yale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-smart-lock-system) professor John Morrell and student Ying Zheng. The chair is a [Herman Miller Aeron Chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haworth-breck-office-chair) modified with cell phone buzzers. The chair is meant to help [improve posture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break) and prevent RSIs that are typically associated with working on a computer all day. Hopefully this will be put into profuction one day. Read below to see more ways to improve your posture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vibrotactile Posture Feedback:** The development of vibrotactile posture feedback technology presents opportunities to improve workplace wellness and productivity through postural correction. - **Personalized Ergonomics:** The application of personalized ergonomics, such as the Vibrotactile Posture Feedback Chair, has the potential to revolutionize workplace seating and health practices. - **Technology-integrated Seating:** Technology-integrated seating designs, like the Vibrotactile Posture Feedback Chair, open up opportunities for innovation in office furniture and equipment manufacturing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Furniture Manufacturing:** The development of the Vibrotactile Posture Feedback Chair emphasizes the need for technology-infused office furniture that promotes employee wellness, pointing to innovation opportunities in this industry. - **Health and Wellness:** The Vibrotactile Posture Feedback Chair is an example of how technology can improve health and wellness in the workplace, suggesting that innovation opportunities abound in this sector. - **Computer and IT Industries:** The Vibrotactile Posture Feedback Chair technology can help reduce RSIs in computer and IT workplaces, while identifying opportunities for technology development and innovation in this sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supplemental Posture Chair Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curble-chair.md) - [Dynamic Intelligent Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare.md) - [Health-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-office-chair.md) - [Visualized Desktop Posture Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posturemonitoring-desk-accessory.md) - [Smart Posture Support Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurasit.md) - [Massage-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-office-chair.md) - [Sleek Posture-Correcting Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayur-chair-1.md) - [Dynamic Ergonomic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo-omni.md) - [Fitness-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezhula-chair.md)