'We see ergonomics as a wellness tool': Todd Bracher for Humanscale | News | Architonic
Here's a fun fact for you. The use of the term 'ergonomics' extends as far back as the mid-19th century and stems from the Greek for 'work' and 'natural law'. Although it's been around for a while, the science's methodologies and scope of ambition have evolved over the years. 'Historically, ergonomics was more about human factors,' explains Todd Bracher, New York-based industrial designer and creative director at office-furniture experts Humanscale. 'Can you reach? Does it fit? And the interface with the human experience. But we now realise its impact on long-term health. We see ergonomics as a wellness tool.' Under the banner of 'ergonomics everywhere' – which neatly captures the reality of our peripatetic work lives today, where we move between home office and…
Here's a fun fact for you. The use of the term 'ergonomics' extends as far back as the mid-19th century and stems from the Greek for 'work' and 'natural law'. Although it's been around for a while, the science's methodologies and scope of ambition have evolved over the years.
'Historically, ergonomics was more about human factors,' explains Todd Bracher, New York-based industrial designer and creative director at office-furniture experts Humanscale. 'Can you reach? Does it fit? And the interface with the human experience. But we now realise its impact on long-term health. We see ergonomics as a wellness tool.'
Under the banner of 'ergonomics everywhere' – which neatly captures the reality of our peripatetic work lives today, where we move between home office and…
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