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What makes ergonomics so important?

What makes ergonomics so important?

Ergonomics in the workplace can help reduce costs, improve productivity and even boost the quality of work produced. Here’s how.

“It’s a new sensibility”: Claudio Bellini on our modern work-life

“It’s a new sensibility”: Claudio Bellini on our modern work-life

The Elinor Low Back by Claudio Bellini for Pedrali encapsulates the modern sensibilities that define our modern work lives. Alice Blackwood speaks with Mr Bellini at Orgatec.

The real deal: Studio Prineas’ new Rushcutters office

The real deal: Studio Prineas’ new Rushcutters office

Less is more in the newly transformed offices of Studio Prineas, where select and authentic pieces tell a tale of good taste and intelligent design.

HÅG Capisco Puls: An office chair for the future

HÅG Capisco Puls: An office chair for the future

With its saddle seat and superior sustainability credentials, Capisco Puls by HÅG taps in to our collective intention to work flexibly, and live consciously.

AT ESP From Wilkhahn Is A Chair That Lets You Sit Higher

AT ESP From Wilkhahn Is A Chair That Lets You Sit Higher

The higher you sit, the easier it is to stand up. The AT ESP chair from Wilkhahn is ideal for sit-stand work environments.

Herman Miller’s Cosm Chair: Comfort For All

Herman Miller’s Cosm Chair: Comfort For All

With its revolutionary Auto-Harmonic Tilt technology, Herman Miller’s latest task chair Cosm by Studio 7.5 gives total support and maximum comfort for its users regardless of their shape and size.

A 360° Experience At Kokuyo’s Year-End Celebration

A 360° Experience At Kokuyo’s Year-End Celebration

Live ‘elevator music’ inside the cargo lift, a product launch, a dance performance, a VR demo, a seminar and lucky draws – Kokuyo’s year-end party gave us plenty to unpack!

Kokuyo Ing 360° Gliding Chair Combats ‘Oversitting’ By Facilitating ‘Sitexercising’

Kokuyo Ing 360° Gliding Chair Combats ‘Oversitting’ By Facilitating ‘Sitexercising’

Kokuyo’s latest suite of office chairs features an innovative 360-degree gliding mechanism that mimics the effect of sitting on a balance ball.

Arper’s Catifa Grows Up

Arper’s Catifa Grows Up

Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina in 2001, Arper’s tremendously successful Catifa 53 chair has spawned a family of products. Meet its newest member, Catifa Up.

Race You on a Kokuyo Chair!

Race You on a Kokuyo Chair!

If you think that an office chair grand prix sounds like a Japanese invention, you’re absolutely right, and we thank them for it! Kokuyo’s ISU-1 office chair endurance race has made its way to Singapore, and everybody is invited!

Fit for a King: Mario Ruiz’s Latest Wows the Spanish Royal Family

Fit for a King: Mario Ruiz’s Latest Wows the Spanish Royal Family

As a leading light in international design, Mario Ruiz’s latest offering seeks to revolutionise how A+D redefines the workplace. Give your project the royal treatment!