HENRIK LUNDERBYE
FLEX
The 5 Ws
What: A table that combines aesthetic minimalism and timelessness coupled with distinctive features, that enhance daily life and the overall dining experience.
Why: A sack of potatoes. What do we mean by that? Well, that is exactly how several people describe their posture after a long day of working. In the Hotdesk environment there is no typical office furniture with ergonomic and individually adapted funktions. This can lead to back problems, vulture neck and mouse arm.
Where: This is the result of a my master thesis at the University of Gävle.
When: 2020
Who: Me, Jacob Göthberg and Ellen Axelsson
FLEXibility
Flex always has an active purpose. It can be used as a sound absorber when hung on the wall and the product also has other functions, such as a lumbar support or laptop table for your lap.
The starting point in good ergonomics is to change positions often.
Co-working spaces
Flex is made to improve working postures and the working environment for current and future generations of hotdesk users.
Flex also solve many of the hot desk users' needs. Among other things, we solve the need for a calm environment and flexibility, but also the opportunity to change sitting positions.
Ideation
A part of the ideation stage of the design process was to visit "The Wood Region" in Sysslebäck, now called Circlab, to 3D print design in order to evaluate and decide which shape the final product would have. In the picture you can see a mockup of an early design.
Materials
The biocomposite makes up about half of the product, the basic construction itself.
Other materials:
Fabric made of 100% wool. It is called Divina MD and comes from the supplier Kvadrat and is used in Edsbyns range.
Padding of wool.
Thread made of cotton.
Lessons learned
One of my main take away with this process is that 3D printing .both has its pros and cons. It feels somewhat futuristic and the possibilities and endless, however, in order to get perfect result, many different components and elements needs to be aligned, which is not always the easy.