# Angled Ergonomic Seats The Wigli Stool Makes You Work for Better Posture By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wigli-stool References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/01/wigli-stool-has-your-back) & [wigli.nl](http://www.wigli.nl/wigli/probleem_zittend_werken) It's always easier to slouch, so if you want a better back the Wigli Stool is the way to go. The Wigli Stool isn't one of those [ergonomic seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branch-ergonomic-chair-pro) designed for absolute comfort, the seat was designed to make you work for the [proper posture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break). The Wigli Stool is positioned at a tilted angle that forces you to steady yourself with muscles from the [lower back and abdomen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo-omni) which strengthens your core and prevents back pain. It may look uncomfortable, but no pain, no gain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ergonomic Seating:** Designing ergonomic seats that improve posture and strengthen core muscles through active sitting. - **Active Sitting:** Developing furniture that promotes physical movement while seated to improve posture and reduce back pain. - **Posture Training:** Creating products that train individuals to adopt proper posture habits by promoting active sitting and engaging core muscles. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Designing and manufacturing adjustable, ergonomic seating that supports proper posture through active sitting technology. - **Health and Wellness:** Integrating posture training products into health and wellness programs to prevent back pain and improve overall physical health. - **Office Supplies:** Developing office chairs and accessories that promote active sitting and encourage better posture habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fitness-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezhula-chair.md) - [Naturalistic Kneeling Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilno-nord-kneeling-chair.md) - [Posture-Supporting Seat Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-sitting-pad.md) - [Spinal Alignment Desk Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-chair-encourages.md) - [Active Motion Desk Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-ao-stool.md) - [Supplemental Posture Chair Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curble-chair.md) - [Active Sitting Cork Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ylin-stool.md) - [Sloped Movement Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tippi-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Wheel-Shaped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-azbi-chair.md)