Locus – conference chair ⋆

Locus, lecture and conference chair, is a fun, functional and dynamic chair inspired by its most trusted users – students. Research has shown that insufficient attention is paid to the problems of children’s improper sitting in critical phases of development, which can later lead to serious health problems. Children are often seen swinging on their chairs, which is an excellent example of instinctively seeking a better, more balanced and more natural position and compensating for static work. Bending and putting pressure on the lower back can be avoided by tipping the seat 20 degrees forward. This is the closest to the ideal and balanced way of sitting. Other, equally important, benefits of proper sitting are effective learning and learning processes. The goal of Locus chair is to shine a new light on the benefits of education and to redesign classrooms and educational programs. Taking into consideration innovative learning methods, the advantages of active versus passive learning, the interaction between users, learning becomes a natural and pleasant life experience, not an obligation.

One of the used materials is polycarbonate, the strongest type of flexible plastic available on the market. This material can be reused, melted and recycled. Lightweight design allows quick and easy transition between different types of lectures.

Apart from the fact that this characteristic provides the possibility of dynamic diversity in the classroom, it also gives individuals the opportunity to participate in group work while allowing them to develop their own individuality and independence.

Thanks to new technology the joining of straight and curved tubes without welding can be utilized giving the Locus chair unprecedented value. Another advantage of this technology is the ability to use different colors for individual parts.

Architects, illustrators, and designers emphasize the need for tilted surfaces. This provides a more comfortable, direct and natural position for the eyes and hands when drawing, writing, and reading.

The design of the Locus chair solves the problem by allowing the user to adjust the product to fit their needs whether it be a workspace or a tablet. The designers kept in mind the individual differences between the users such as elbow length, handedness, and height which resulted in an adaptable product.