Gesture chair by Steelecase The first chair designed to support our interactions with today’s technologies. Inspired by the movement of the human body. Created for the way we work today.
Technology is the single greatest force driving the changes in the way we work, live and behave. The new, multiple devices we deploy throughout our work day allow us to flow between tasks, fluidly, and frequently. Gesture is the first office chair designed to support our interactions with today’s technologies. It was inspired by the movement of the human body and created for the way we work today.
Core 77 Award Winner
Global Posture Study
The global study was conducted by Steelcase WorkSpace Futures and the Steelcase Design Studio.
Steelcase undertook a global posture study in 11 countries, observing 2000 people in a wide range of postures and uncovered nine new postures as a result of new technologies and behaviors. Steelcase studied how the human body interacts with technologies and how it responds as workers shift from one device to another. Research revealed ergonomic implications that, if not adequately addressed, can cause pain and discomfort for workers.
Because these new postures are not adequately supported, workers are uncomfortable, in pain, and doing long-term harm to their bodies. While technology boosts productivity, it can cause pain that disrupts our work, our ability to concentrate, and our creativity.
Based on this research, the Gesture chair was designed to support posture changes specifically influenced by today’s technology devices.
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Design: Inspired by the Human Body
We didn’t start with a chair design. We started by looking at th
e unique movements and gestures of the body. Like the human body, Gesture is designed as a system of synchronized interfaces.
1) The Core Interface.
- The Gesture back and seat move as a synchronized system moving with each user to provide continuous and persistent support.
- The back cradles the user no matter the posture or device.
2) The Limb Interface:
- The Gesture arm moves like the human arm, which allows users to be supported in any position.
- Arms and shoulders remain supported when texting on a smartphone, typing on a keyboard or swiping a tablet.
3) The Seat Interface:
- The Gesture seat brings comfort all the way to the edges.
- It is flexible at the perimeter to allow users to sit in a range of postures without obstruction.
The User Interface:
- Gesture takes into account various body types and sitting preferences and quickly adjusts to meet the needs of each individual.
- Users can adjust the Gesture chair as easily as adjusting their posture.
Interacting with Technology
Adjustability
