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HUMANSCALE DESIGN STUDIO TO UNVEIL NEW CONCEPT
FOR ON-THE-GO COMPUTING
Public Workspace Pods Combine Ergonomics and Convenience for Business Travelers
NEW YORK, May 2, 2007 — The Humanscale Design Studio will unveil a prototype of its new computing pod concept for business travelers at the upcoming International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. The innovative semi-private workspace emphasizes ergonomic comfort as well as convenience, and showcases the Studio’s strengths in human factors-related design.
Currently called “Public Workspace”—a formal name has not yet been adopted—the conceptual self-contained workstation is designed for use in airports, train stations, and anywhere else business travelers could take advantage of a comfortable, temporary work environment. Its sturdy and elegant curved wall envelopes users in a shield of eco-resin and aluminum to reduce outside noise and provide privacy while physically supporting the rest of its components.
Inside the pod, users can recline in complete ergonomic comfort. Public Workspace’s built-in seating incorporates Humanscale’s patented self-adjusting recline mechanism as well as an intuitively adjustable headrest, backrest, and seat to comfortably accommodate users of virtually any stature.
Public Workspace’s pivoting, height-adjustable tray allows users to work on a laptop computer in the most comfortable position possible. The tray features built-in Internet access and power outlets, a recessed storage nook for cords and power supplies, a gel palm rest, and an adjustable mousing platform that slides from one side of the tray to the other to accommodate left- or right-handed users.
Additional features include a built-in adjustable task light to illuminate reading materials, and convenient luggage storage space beneath the seat.
Designed with sustainability in mind, Public Workspace is 98% recyclable with components constructed of aluminum, eco-resin, polypropylene and ABS. To encourage recycling, the work pod is also designed for quick and easy disassembly.
The Humanscale Design Studio, led by Design Director Manuel Saez, is an award-winning team of more than a dozen designers from around the globe. In addition to developing groundbreaking ergonomic and safe workplace solutions for Humanscale, the Design Studio offers its unique expertise to outside clients seeking high-performance ergonomic design services. For more information on the Humanscale Design Studio, call 646-367-5110.
For more information about Humanscale or to see the company’s full range of ergonomic solutions, please visit www.humanscale.com or call 800-400-0625.
About the Humanscale Design Studio
The Humanscale Design Studio, led by Design Director Manuel Saez, is an award-winning international team of designers specializing in intuitive, high-performance design. Currently consisting of 15 designers and engineers representing 10 nationalities, the Humanscale Design Studio offers an unequalled international perspective on design. In addition to developing groundbreaking ergonomic and safe workplace solutions for Humanscale, the Design Studio offers its unique expertise to third-party clients. For more information on the Humanscale Design Studio, call 646-367-5110.
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