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Zenith launches Denn in nationwide debut: Next stop, New Zealand

Zenith launches Denn in nationwide debut: Next stop, New Zealand

The highly anticipated debut of Denn begins right here in Australia. Zenith has recently completed the nationwide launch of the intelligent task chair at events in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. We catch you up on the details.

The ergonomics of collaboration

The ergonomics of collaboration

The workplace can be organised according to four foundational space typologies. But how do we maximise the ergonomics of each?

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.

Advanced Ergonomics: Inside the Quiet Design Language of the Konfurb Sense

Advanced Ergonomics: Inside the Quiet Design Language of the Konfurb Sense

Featuring award-winning design, sustainable materials and unique aesthetics, this ground-breaking new office chair by Buro Seating is a masterpiece of ergonomics in action.

Tracing our steps and harnessing movement within the office

Tracing our steps and harnessing movement within the office

Ergotron’s TRACE monitor mounts aim to move with us, in order to maximise wellbeing and output.

Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin looks back on a half century of design

Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin looks back on a half century of design

Since founding in 1968, Dauphin has stood at the forefront of ergonomics, design, and aesthetics. Founder Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin has driven this story and now he looks back on a legacy certified in design gold, but one still growing.

Responsive and collaborative: BeSide by Formway

Responsive and collaborative: BeSide by Formway

Formway’s chair collection is an unquestionable nod to design that supports activity and movement at the workplace. The latest design modifications help lend added appeal and versatility to the collection.

UCI takes the lead with (certified) sit-to-stand workstations

UCI takes the lead with (certified) sit-to-stand workstations

New Australian Standards for Office Desks & Workstations have been released, and UCI is miles ahead with two certified sit-to-stand workstations – the only Australian supplier to do so.

A new age of sit-to-stand presented by Ergotron

A new age of sit-to-stand presented by Ergotron

In the bustling halls of Orgatec many innovations could be seen, but one company in particular took the classic sit-to-stand desk to all-new heights.

Greater productivity through design: how Zgonic embraces ABW

Greater productivity through design: how Zgonic embraces ABW

Commercial environments across the world are increasingly adopting activity-based working (ABW) models to foster greater interpersonal engagement amongst end-users. And what’s more, they appear to be doing this en masse.

A double win for Steelcase at the Good Design Awards

A double win for Steelcase at the Good Design Awards

Steelcase walked away from the 60th annual Good Design Awards with two pieces of gold – for its Navi TeamIsland and Series 1 seating.

Taking Care of Business: Ergonomics, Explained

Taking Care of Business: Ergonomics, Explained

Ergonomics has taken workplaces around the world by storm. Is it a mere fad, or actually an area worth investing in? We crunch the numbers to find out.