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Ergonomic solutions
With the launch of the Humanscale M/Class Monitor Arms, Humanscale proposes a different direction: one where workplace technology recedes into the background, allowing movement, posture and spatial clarity precedence.
Workplace
Stepping into Singapore: Humanscale HQ marks APAC expansion
Humanscale’s new showroom is about the modern workplace, with ergonomic excellence, sustainable design and architectural heritage in Singapore.
People
Stepping up for sustainability: Meet Jane Abernethy of Humanscale
Humanscale’s Chief Sustainability Officer is embarking on a tour of Australia, delivering a talk entitled: “Sustainable by Design: Materials Transparency for a Healthier Planet.” At the same time, the company opens a brand new showroom in Sydney. We met her to find out more.
Events
Product launches from Milan Design Week 2025
So many product launches – where to begin with Milan? Well, across some of our favourite brands and all kinds of areas, here are some of the highlights we saw this year.
Events
Highlights from Stockholm Design Week 2025
From bio-based innovations to circular design, this year’s fair redefined the role of materials in shaping the future of interiors as sustainable materials and a thoughtful approach to the impact of design on our world took centre stage.
Workplace
Highlights from ORGATEC 2024
The reimagined format of ORGATEC for 2024 has reinvigorated the world’s leading trade fair for workplace design, resulting in the most successful edition to date. Read on to discover highlights and new trends from ORGATEC 2024.
Articles
This bold new studio space is all about sensory and energy-based design
A collaboration between Humanscale and Hames Sharley saw sustainability take centre stage in this Melbourne project.
Products
Task Chairs Under Review At Orgatec 2018
What would a workplace furniture trade show be without a deep dive into the latest innovations in task chairs? We take a look at the latest releases from Cologne.
Products
Task chairs under review at Orgatec 2018
What would a workplace furniture trade show be without a deep dive into the latest innovations in task chairs? We take a look at the latest releases in Cologne.
Events
Humanscale’s Global Roadshow In Singapore
Humanscale marked its Global Roadshow in Singapore with the launch of the Smart Ocean chair and monitor arm line and, of course, an evening of festivities.
Articles
3 surprising ways to improve ocular health while working
Digital eye strain during work has become the new normal, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Mindfulness aside, ergonomics could be one of the key solutions to improving ocular health. Humanscale has answers.
Articles
Do you know the biggest risk factor you’re currently facing? You might be shocked
Employers and corporations are acknowledging the value of ergonomics and its direct impact on the health, wellbeing and productivity of their employees. So, what’s ahead?
Articles
Learn from the best with Humanscale Consulting
Humanscale’s Ergonomic Consulting assists organisations with the development and implementation of cost-effective ergonomics programs. Here we discover their unique approach to improving wellbeing at work.
Articles
What’s the future of ergonomics? We ask the experts: Humanscale Ergonomic Consulting
As architecture and design becomes more attuned to the value of flexibility, ergonomics have come to the forefront of conversations about design. What does this mean for the ergonomics discipline moving forward?
Articles
Adjusting for comfort: Ushering in a New Age for Australian ergonomics
Does Australia’s approach to ergonomics need to be reassessed? According to the experts at Humanscale Ergonomic Consulting, our Ergonomics Standards is in dire need of critical overhaul.
Articles
Working smarter AND harder: Humanscale Consulting proves the value of ergonomics to a business’ bottom line
How does ergonomics affect economics? Humanscale shows us how improved ergonomic behaviours can improve business performance and individual wellbeing.
Articles
The Australian Standards are putting workers at risk: Here’s why Humanscale is changing Australian ergonomics
By definition, the Australian Standards champion standardised approaches to design and engineering. What is the role of such guidelines in ergonomics, where flexibility and non-standard design are the goal?
Articles
Is there a ‘secret’ to sitting? Do you know the latest ergonomic innovations? We ask the experts: Humanscale
Thanks to advances in technology and new working behaviours taking place across the world, the discipline of ergonomics continues to evolve. Here we talk to the ergonomic experts at Humanscale Consulting to find out how improved ergonomics is creating a new culture of best practice.
Articles
Adjusting for comfort: Ushering in a new age for Australian ergonomics
“Good ergonomic workplace design will increase productivity by an average of 12 per cent.”– Dr Alan Hedge.
Articles
How did we get here? A brief recent history of seating design
Ergonomics and product design – especially in the commercial sector – has always had a strong relationship, but how does ergonomics push the possibilities of design?
Products
Here’s Why Humanscale STILL Rules The World Of Seating!
The visual simplicity of Humanscale’s chairs belies the state-of the-art technology that allows them to adjust to every user – hardly a knob or lever required!
Project
Forget Everything You Know About Wellbeing In The Workplace And Pay Attention
So, you think you know how to design for health in the workplace? Think again.
Dissections
BEON Energy Solutions (Powercor CitiPower) by Siren Design
What are the principles and strategies behind designing for incidental staff collisions and chance encounters? Siren Design maps out its creative thinking and approach for Powercor CitiPower’s BEON Energy Solutions, Melbourne: a purpose built workplace which encourages its staff to ‘interact’ and ‘collide’.
Products
What Went Down At NeoCon?
Biophilic design, privacy, adaptable furniture and technology were among the trends spotted at NeoCon this year.
Dissections
University of Melbourne Arts West by ARM Architecture & Architectus
What is ‘salon learning’ and how is design responding to this new educational format? Arts West, Melbourne Univeristy’s riotous new Arts Faculty by ARM Architecture and Architectus, reimagines on-campus learning via the philosophy of object-based learning.
Dissections
Unispace Headquarters Melbourne, by Unispace
How can ‘smart workplaces’ stay flexible when advancements in integrated technology move so quickly? Unispace’s new Melbourne studio exhibits a built-in fluid and mutable working style that transcends the clunkiness of faddish design trends and wire-driven technology.
Events
Get retuned! Humanscale Invites You to its RE:CHARGE Cafe at the Salone
If you happen to be at this year’s Salone, why not stop by the Humanscale RE:CHARGE Café at Fuorisalone. Designed by Todd Bracher, it’s a nature-inspired oasis that strives to physically and mentally re-energise visitors in a carefully curated and researched space.
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Salone 2017: The RE:CHARGE Café by Todd Bracher for Humanscale
If you happen to be at this year’s Salone, why not stop by the Humanscale RE:CHARGE Café at Fuorisalone, a nature-inspired oasis that strives to physically and mentally re-energise visitors in a carefully curated and researched space.
Events
Engineered Nature
Humanscale presents the RE:CHARGE Café at Fuorisalone, a nature-inspired oasis that strives to physically and mentally re-energise visitors in a carefully curated and researched space.
Events
A Purposeful Design Collaboration
The winning team of a collaborative design challenge – held during the Archifest 2016 – is now auctioning their prizes for charity.
People
The Value of Ergonomics in the Workplace
Humanscale’s Chris Gibson talks about the positive benefits of ergonomic office solutions, as well as giving us an insight into the future of the workspace as he sees it.
People
Cologne Convos: Industrial Designer, Todd Bracher
Launched at this year’s Orgatec, we chat with industrial designer Todd Bracher on the ground for his latest innovation, the Vessel Light For Humanscale.
People
Insights From Todd Bracher At Orgatec 2016
At this year’s Orgatec, industrial designer Todd Bracher talks to us about his latest innovation, the Vessel Light For Humanscale.
Events
Humanscale’s 2016 Global Roadshow Hits Hong Kong
Industry professionals and end users experienced the office ergonomics brand’s award-winning products firsthand as they sampled cocktails, canapés and calligraphy at Watermark’s harbourside location in Central.
Events
Schiavello Shows Us How To Work Better
At Singapore Indesign, Schiavello will introduce new products and ideas to help you create smart, desirable, functional and ecological places to live and work.
Events
Humanscale’s Anniversary Block Party 2016
It was a Friday like no other. On 13 May 2016, Humanscale threw a lively Block Party outside its Club Street showroom, and guests were invited to explore new products by the ergonomics brand over signature drinks and canapés.
Furniture
QuickStand Lite™ wins a Red Dot Award
Humanscale has launched a new sit-to-stand solution that wins Best of the Best at the international design awards.
Articles
New USB Docking Station Enhances Working Pleasure
M/Connect is a new USB docking station created by Humanscale to seamlessly integrate IT requirements with ergonomic needs.
Articles
The Freedom Chair Gives You the Ability To Move Freely, While Seated
Designed by Niels Diffrient for Humanscale, the award-winning Freedom chair is an intelligent and beautifully designed seating solution that efficiently adapts to the user.
People
In Profile: Todd Bracher
We chat to designer Todd Bracher about the Trea Chair, a universal and multipurpose chair produced by Humanscale that speaks a modern and timeless design language.
Articles
Isn’t It Time Your Workstation Did Some Work?
Should we have to always rearrange our workstations every time to alleviate bad design? Maybe it’s about time that our products empower the end user!
News
Did You Miss Our Top Stories?
In case you missed them… here’s a recap of our top 5 stories for the month of June.
Articles
Robert King: Humanscale’s Universal Language
In light of Humanscale’s recent showroom launch in Singapore at 66 Club Street, we chat with Robert King, founder and CEO of the globally renowned ergonomics company, on building core foundations and distribution strategies.
Events
Humanscale Block Party
On 15 May, Humanscale threw a block party to celebrate the official launch of its Singapore office at 66 Club Street. It was a night of excellent canapés and cocktails, complete with after work massages, spinal scans and selfies. Indesign was the official media partner.
Ideas
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015: The Results
The prestigious Red Dot Award continues to recognise design talents from around the world based on a stringent evaluation process.
Ideas
Orgatec 2014 – IDL
David Granger attends Orgatec 2014, spotting two distinct types of exhibitors.
Videos
ECONOMICS OF ERGONOMICS: THE IMPORTANCE OF PROACTIVE ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS IN THE MODERN WORKPLACE
Schiavello and Humanscale present Economics of Ergonomics with Professor Alan Hedge, one of the world’s foremost experts in ergonomics. Director of Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory at Cornell University, Hedge discusses the importance of proactive ergonomic programs in the modern workplace.
Events
Resilience in the Workplace
Can ergonomic design be a game changer in your place of work? Industry thought leaders lead the discussion in a forum entitled ‘Resilient X Workplace’.