From Diffrient, says King, he learned the importance of restraint, which has become a mantra for Humanscale's minimalist and efficient designs. That dedication to minimalism and worker wellness has been translated into an environmental philosophy that goes beyond most. Deeply embedded into the design process, ecological sensibility guides Humanscale's market strategy as well as design, engineering, and manufacturing decisions. Life cycle assessments, design for disassembly, and recyclability are critical, while upgradability and replacement components lengthen the useful life of products, all of which ultimately reduce environmental impact.
If you're King, healing the planet might start with a chair like the Smart Ocean , which was designed using recycled fishing nets , but it doesn't end there. Ever the problem solver, his ideal goes well beyond carbon neutrality. With Smart Diffrient chair and Float table, in Humanscale became the first-ever manufacturer to receive Living Product Certification.
The Humanscale Design Studio , based in New York City, abides by the philosophy that good design achieves more with less. Function, simplicity, and longevity, and sustainability are at the core of all our designs. When thinking through the design and manufacturing of each product, we carefully consider the materials and resources used, in aim of creating an overall Net Positive impact.
We are known for our history of collaboration with the legendary designer Niels Diffrient , who designed many of our task chairs, including the iconic Freedom chair -- the first self-adjusting chair without manual knobs and levers.
We also partner with other esteemed industrial designers, including Don Chadwick and Todd Bracher. Our innovations have been honored with more than prestigious awards since and featured in various museums, such as the Museum of Modern Art. We use our own and third-party cookies to improve and customize your shopping experience. By using this website you consent to the use of cookies. Read our privacy notice here. See all models. Ergonomics Software. The Neat Suite. Convert any ordinary desk into a smart, connected workstation.
Humanscale Healthcare. Careers in Ergonomics. Designer Toolkit. Evaluating Workstations. While other companies have set goals to be net positive or net zero in the next decade, Humanscale offers net positive products that customers can buy right now. He also brings significant experience from his time at GE, where he spent eleven years rising the ranks to various global financial leadership roles stationed in Europe and the US. Imagine our collective reaction if anything else—a speeding car or falling rock—was moving times faster than normal.
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As consumers, it's our demands and purchases of products that dictate the amounts of fossil fuels being burned by these companies. If we especially if we do it in large masses demand products that are more eco-friendly, capitalism will bend in our favor. And we must do it, as this task is too big for any one person to sit on the sidelines and watch. Below, AD covers 10 sleek and practical products that would go a long way in launching your new, eco-friendly lifestyle.
There are a number of crappy ones from Amazon, but Humanscale's eFloat One is the first we've seen from a legendary home office brand. The desk eschews the two-column stand that most standing desks use, instead opting for a single column base that accommodates the smaller tabletop. It's just 36 inches wide, and the tabletop is made of bamboo, which is sustainable and beautiful. As one of the most sought-after seals internationally, the Red Dot Award program evaluates products from all over the world.
The jury ultimately selects those that demonstrate the highest levels of innovation and quality in design. Now, cast your eyes into your home office: an ergonomic office chair. How did that chair get everywhere? Blame Humanscale, a leading industry manufacturer of ergonomic chairs, and their Freedom chair, designed by Niels Diffrient.
Unlike traditional two-column desks that require a larger work surface, eFloat One utilizes a 28" x 36" table top. In this inaugural event, the first of its kind for a furnishings company, attendees will receive a virtual tour of a New York City home that features four distinct workspaces, ranging from a traditional workstation to a kitchen counter.
Humanscale hopes this live-selling model will help remote professionals visualize how they can transform their own living spaces into healthy, comfortable office setups. To make the desk surface more manageable, Humanscale introduces NeatCharge and NeatHub to its ever-growing suite of cable-management solutions.
These two new accessories will help to create tidier and more efficient workspaces, wherever they may be. Pedrick originally joined the workplace ergonomics leader over seventeen years ago as an Area Director.
Over the course of her career, she has been consistently recognized for her leadership skills and excelled in each new role at Humanscale. She brings a high level of skill in cultivating both end-user and dealer relationships.
Developed by board certified ergonomists, ergoIQ is the next generation of online ergonomics web applications to help companies streamline current ergonomic programs. With ergoIQ HOME, organizations can empower employees by giving them insight and tools to configure a more tailored workspace that eliminates discomfort and caters to long-term wellbeing. Hindsight is 5 Ways to Make Your Home Office More Comfortable in January 5, January 5, New York -- With work-from-home policies extending well into the year, creating an optimal home workspace remains an area of focus for professionals determined to start on the best foot possible.
As the changes to our natural environment become more apparent, evidenced by the significant increase in wildfires and hurricanes experienced in , Humanscale recognizes the imperative for manufacturers to reform their practices for better environmental outcomes. The company has long held a steadfast commitment, driven by CEO and Founder Bob King, to achieve a net-positive environmental impact. Believing that less bad is not good enough, King and Chief Sustainability Officer Jane Abernethy have spearheaded a comprehensive program to design and manufacture ergonomic workspace solutions with a fundamental regard for the planet and its resources.
Humanscale Offers New WFH Products September 8, September 8, New York -- As companies like Google and Amazon announce extended work from home policies due to the ongoing pandemic, millions of professionals are re-evaluating their home workspaces. Humanscale, the leading designer of high-performance ergonomic office tools, understands the value of a healthy, functional workstation. Recognizing that one size does not fit all, Humanscale is proud to offer customers a wide range of ergonomic products, giving professionals options that can transform their work environments and support them through evolving times.
Introducing the Humanscale Hub June 8, June 8, — New York, NY Humanscale is launching its new Humanscale Hub, a virtual destination, featuring showroom tours, product announcements, a library of video content, and an inspiration gallery. Humanscale Introduces WellGuard Separation Panels, Ensuring a Safer Return to the Workplace June 4, June 4, — New York, NY Humanscale, the leader in ergonomic tools for work, is launching a new product solution to provide personal protection as companies return to work, as well as visual and acoustical privacy.
Its new WellGuard Separation Panels can help protect employees by reducing the airborne transmission of viral particles between workstations. The vast majority of our employees are working remotely and have the necessary technology platforms to conduct virtual meetings to ensure seamless communication with our clients around the world. The distinction honors the brand for its sustainability philosophy, which it has demonstrated through material transparency, designing for the environment and the appointment of a Chief Sustainability Officer to guide the brand on the path to a net positive environmental impact.
Serving as an Industrial Designer for Humanscale for the past four years, including most recently as interim lead on the design team, and as a design prototypist for the company before that, Silva boasts over 12 years of experience with the leader in ergonomic design for the workplace.
He served as lead designer on several notable products, including the Nova task light, which won the prestigious iF Design Award in As Design Director, Silva will be responsible for leading day-to-day operations and setting the strategic vision of the Humanscale Design Studio. The executive chair has a single, discrete height-adjustment lever seamlessly designed into the seat, unlike most chairs which have multiple exposed adjustment levers. Humanscale Healthcare Debuts Showroom in Dubai's Design District as Part of Partnership with Royal Ahrend May 15, May 15, Humanscale Healthcare, the leader in next-generation point-of-care solutions that advance caregiver and patient safety, engagement and satisfaction, today announced the opening of their first collaborative showroom with Royal Ahrend, an international leader in office furniture design in the heart of the Dubai Design District.
Its latest introductions being shown in suite propel the brand into new commercial categories including guest, multipurpose and executive seating. Alto, a new ergonomic stool designed by Don Chadwick, will be previewed alongside these exciting launches.
Humanscale will also highlight its leadership in task seating, celebrating 20 years of its iconic Freedom chair designed by Niels Diffrient. Humanscale Announces Experiential Installation at Milan Design Week February 19, February 19, Humanscale, the leader in ergonomic solutions that improve the health and comfort of work life, announces its installation at Milan Design Week Humanscale to Integrate its Mobile Technology Cart with BD Pyxis ES System January 14, Dubai-- January 14, — Humanscale, the leading designer and manufacturer of high performance ergonomic products, today announced a strategic agreement with BD Becton, Dickinson and Company , a leading global medical technology company, to further optimize the medication management process for the pharmacy and nursing industries.
As the modern office evolves with the rise of highly adaptable and connected workspaces, so too must ergonomics. Humanscale Relaunches Best-Selling Monitor Arm Line October 24, New York, NY — October 9, — Humanscale, the leader in ergonomic tools that improve the health and comfort of work life, is proud to introduce a redesign of its best-selling line of monitor arms. Humanscale Reveals a Better Way to Work at CES January 3, New York, NY — January 3, — The leader in ergonomic workplace design, Humanscale comes to CES with solutions that blend integrated technology, movement and well-being, along with third-party research from the University of Pittsburgh to reveal the fundamental importance of its newest offerings.
With simple and highly functional solutions in seating, lighting, desking and technology, Humanscale demonstrates an enduring commitment to transform the workplace with innovations that make users healthier, more active and more productive. Humanscale Moves Full Speed Ahead Towards a Net Positive Future August 15, New York, NY — August — Humanscale, the leading designer and manufacturer of ergonomic office products, has fully embraced the undertaking to create a net positive future through initiatives that go beyond sustainability and give back to the world.
Humanscale Announces Five Sustainable Initiatives April 18, New York, NY, April — Humanscale, the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tools for the workspace, is announcing five new sustainability initiatives that aid in its mission to create a net positive impact on the earth. Humanscale, Shaping the Future of Work and Well-Being at Milan Furniture Fair March 27, Milan, Italy — As the leading designer and manufacturer of products that enhance health and wellness at work, Humanscale has always championed movement.
Humanscale Becomes First-Ever Company to Achieve Living Product Challenge Certification September 14, Pittsburgh, PA, September 14, — Humanscale, the ergonomics pioneer committed to making a net positive impact, has just become the first manufacturer in any industry to achieve Living Product Challenge certification. New at NeoCon: Humanscale is Challenging the Traditional Workspace June 3, New York, NY, June 2, — As the traditional workplace undergoes rapid transformation, Humanscale, the pioneer in design, ergonomics and innovation, is leading the charge with a myriad of solutions, including never-before-seen Niels Diffrient designs that will change the way people work.
Humanscale Launches OfficeIQ January 6, New York, NY, January — Humanscale has been a force in the field of workplace design, pioneering innovations in every category from seating, lighting, desking, textiles and technology. Humanscale brings the active office to life at NeoCon East October 27, New York, NY, October — A leader in design, ergonomics and innovation, Humanscale demonstrates ingenuity and an uncompromising commitment to wellness in the workplace with five exciting new products on display at NeoCon East booth Humanscale Opens New Showroom in Dubai July 13, Dubai, July 13, - Humanscale, the leader in designing and creating ergonomic innovations, has opened a new showroom in Dubai to further support and develop this dynamic region.
Humanscale Ballo Featured in Wired Holiday Store December 10, This holiday season, Humanscale is honored to have its new Ballo stool featured in the WIRED Store, a go-to destination for consumers eager to check out a curated selection of the latest and most coveted products. Introducing the New Active Workspace by Humanscale October 22, Humanscale, the pioneer of workplace ergonomics, will display its latest innovations at NeoCon East, October 29 — 30, in booth Humanscale Brings the Active Workspace to Orgatec October 20, Humanscale, the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic solutions, will bring the active workspace to Orgatec, 21 — 25 October , on stand 6.
Humanscale Announces New Design Partnerships June 5, Humanscale, the pioneer of workplace ergonomics, today announced two new partnerships with acclaimed industrial designers Don Chadwick and Todd Bracher. Humanscale to Display Innovative Solutions at the Greening Government Conference and Exhibition August 27, Showcasing its commitment to sustainability, Humanscale, the global leader of ergonomic products for home, work and healthcare spaces, will exhibit at the Greening Government Conference and Exhibition on September 10 in London, U.
Humanscale Statement: Niels Diffrient, - June 11, Niels Diffrient, renowned industrial designer and Humanscale partner for over 16 years, passed away Saturday morning. Humanscale to Illuminate Clerkenwell Design Week May 16, During Clerkenwell Design Week , Humanscale will be joining more than 60 showrooms with an exciting programme of exhibitions and talks. Humanscale to Exhibit Designs that Create an Ergonomic Workstation at Bureaux Expo April 5, Ergonomics leader Humanscale will exhibit products that reflect their vision of an ergonomic workstation at Bureaux Expo from April 16th to 18th in Paris.
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