Aug 27, 2010 by
Lori Appleman
Just as with those individuals who are taller or heavier than the average body, petite people have a difficult time finding a chair that fits properly. Most chairs, even when adjustable, are designed to fit the 5th - 95th percentile. A 5’2" female is technically right at the 5th percentile but will still find most chairs really not scaled properly. An improperly sized chair can present genuine health risks. A seat that is too deep can create circulatory problems for the lower legs. A properly fitting seat has two to four fingers width between the front of the seat edge and the back of the knee. Too high a seat can also cut off circulation to the lower extremities, however if seat
Aug 19, 2010 by
Brian M. Hull
“Green” is a buzzword throughout every industry. As a retailer of disposable goods, we are ultimately more concerned with sustainability than trendy environmental marketing. Sustainable design, like ergonomic design, is moral design. It is design from a “do no harm” perspective. This perspective causes designers to focus on longer timescales that consider cost over the entire life of the product. In furniture design I view these costs as threefold: initial costs, lifetime service and disposal. Two manufacturers we see leading the way are Steelcase and Humanscale.
Initial Costs
When considering initial costs, sustainable design does not just consider the parts and labor
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General Ergonomics +
Chairs
Aug 10, 2010 by
Bryce Bowerman
We offer many different mice here at The Human Solution, so which one is right for you? Well, hopefully this blog post will give you a more in-depth understanding of the different advantages to each mouse.
The Evoluent Vertical Mouse:
The Evoluent Vertical Mouse is revolutionary in that it keeps your hand and wrist in a “handshake” position, a much more natural and comfortable grip. The Evoluent is the go-to mouse that I typically recommend and use everyday. The Evoluent is dependable, well-designed, attractive looking, affordable, and most important of all - comfortable.
This ergonomic mouse is offered in three different models: right-hand wired Evoluent, left-hand wired Evoluent
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Computer Mice +
Office Ergonomics
Aug 10, 2010 by
Lori Appleman
Anyone who has spent many years on a computer for long hours is likely to recognize the value of an ergonomically designed workstation. However it is pretty easy to fail to recognize how important it is to set up students properly and to insure that they understand how good posture and habits can keep them healthy and pain free. Prevention is the best cure. So the question begs, how can a student interact safely and comfortably with their computer?
One of the key factors to an ergonomically designed student work area is how well it fits the body. Chairs, keyboards and tables designed to fit an adult may be too small for children. An often overlooked consideration is
Jul 21, 2010 by
Harold White
As a designer for many years I have a strong appreciation for quality aesthetics. When it comes to the world of ergonomics, I am greatly appreciative to see that more and more companies in this industry are starting to embrace the importance of both form and function. By definition, an ergonomic product needs to be highly configurable to its users needs. An emphasis on functionality and a base in engineering must come first for a product to be considered truly ergonomic. But that isn’t stopping everyone from considering how to make these types of products that work so well with our bodies truly beautiful to behold.
The Steelcase Leap Chair is an excellent example of commitment to
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