STOEL

Product Development
Industrial & Mechanical Design
Ergonomics

An ergonomic dining chair designed to look as good as it feels. The project explores how ergonomic support can be integrated into a domestic dining environment, helping address the needs of adults working from home without compromising the aesthetics of their space.

Ergonomics

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Form + Function

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Human-Centric Design

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Ergonomics · Form + Function · Human-Centric Design ·

Process

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.

    Problem

    Identify the gap between ergonomic comfort and aesthetics.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and half circle lines.

    Considerations

    Translate customer research into design priorities, engineering requirements, and key product opportunities.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and circle lines.

    Development

    Explore and iterate through sketches, 3D models, renderings, and physical models while balancing form, function, cost, and feasibility.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.

    Final Product

    Build and test a full-scale prototype to validate comfort, mechanisms, and the final design.

3D CAD model sample prototype

Final Design

Ergonomic comfort, designed for the dining room.
Additional project details available per request.

Looks as good as it feels.