100% Design, the UK’s largest design trade show, taking place from 21st-24th September at London Olympia, has announced its talks programme, which is curated by the Design Museum. Presented in a specially-commissioned auditorium, ...
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Ford has established Ford Smart Mobility, a subsidiary which will specifically design, build, grow and invest in emerging or future mobility technology. Jim Hackett, the former chairman and CEO of Steelcase has been appointed as the ...
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While plastics and bioplastics continue slogging it out to develop the most sustainable plastic options, one company has developed a packaging form that makes plastic redundant. Material science company, Ecovative, has created a new class ...
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Furniture retail is a global $300+ billion industry, but only 3% of sales take place online. Visualization specialist Cylindo.com is releasing a solution set to eliminate the dismal online conversion rates typical for online furniture ...
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The US office furniture manufacturer Steelcase intends to close down its plant in Durlangen, Germany. The 265 staff employed there were informed about the divestment plans on 17 October. The production of cabinet furniture is to be ...
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An office chair, or desk chair, is a type of chair that is designed for use at a desk in an office. It is usually adjustable and has a set of wheels. Office chairs were developed around the mid-19th century as more workers spent their ...
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When you expect your employees to be buckled into their seats for eight (or more!) hours a day, it pays to make sure that seat is as comfortable as possible. Investing in high quality ergonomic chairs for your most chair-bound employees ...
If you're in the market for chairs for your office, whether they're ergonomic desk chairs, sturdy conference chairs or waiting room seating, deciding to buy used is a smart move. Not only will you pay less money, but you'll also be helping ...
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Have a seat and check out these drool-worthy models that just might make 8 hours in front of a computer a pleasant experience. It's a scenario that many of us have had the misfortune of experiencing: lower back pain, ...
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The office is a popular place for forming friendships and even finding lovers. But these days, some people's deepest office attachment is to their chairs. As employees put in longer hours at their desks, bad office chairs are a big ...
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Ergonomic office chairs are highly adjustable for comfort It isn't the most innovative office chair on the market, but the Steelcase Leap packs a lot of ergonomic punch, despite what reviewers say is a ho-hum design. Constructed with a ...
The best office chair has: Several adjustable features. At a minimum, you should be able to control your seat height, backrest tilt and armrest height; for other tips on minimizing pain, see Spine-Health.com's handy checklist. ...
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The Leap Office Chair Moves with Your Back The Leap Office Chair will actually change it's shape to help support your back. This will help keep stress of of your lower back, which in turn keeps you relaxed and comfortable for longer ...
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Office manufacturers are starting to respond to the demand for collaborative workspaces by tearing down cubicle walls and offering innovative new visions for workspace, like Herman Miller's Public Office Landscape. With the economy picking ...
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SCS Global Services (SCS) has issued the first gold-level certification to Designtex, a Steelcase Company, under the factsm ecolabel developed by the Association for Contract Textiles (ACT). The certification recognizes Designtex's "Gold ...
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