I’ve seen that doubtful look before. I get it when I show a client a meshed backed desk chair. It usually is followed by… “Does this mesh back offer support”? In 1994 Herman Miller, prominent manufacturer of office furniture rolled out an extra terrestrial looking chair called the Aeron chair. It used light weight plastic… Continue reading
There is a lot of confusion out in the marketplace when it comes to purchasing a good ergonomic desk chair. Some vendors will have you think it’s all about thick plush cushions while others tag a chair ergonomic if it has adjustable height. only. Be wary of the the extra padding in the chair back… Continue reading
Too High?…Too Low?…Too Far?…Too Close? Other than achieving a properly seated posture, correct placement of your computer monitor can have one of the most profound impacts on ergonomic health in the work place. Ideally the top of the monitor should line up with horizontally with our eyes. This avoids a repetitive motion of the… Continue reading
With Presidents’ Day just around the corner, I wondered…just how ergonomic were the desk chairs of our Presidents …past and present? For years I have promoted the importance of a good ergonomic desk chair to maximize working productivity. Ergonomics is a fancy word for “enhanced work achieved through good posture” Most good ergonomic chairs have… Continue reading
Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr Sarah Corcoran of Wicked Good Chiropractic in Mansfield, MA. Dr Sarah has been a practicing Chiropractor for over ten years. Chiropractic treatment is a natural safe, way to heal the body from pain, stiffness & soreness. As an office designer, I am concerned with providing proper ergonomics through… Continue reading