SENIOR PROJECT ACTIVE SITTING CHAIR FOR OFFICE WORKER

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SENIOR PROJECT ACTIVE SITTING CHAIR FOR OFFICE WORKER TO IMPROVE POSTURE AND ENCOURAGE THEM

SENIOR PROJECT ACTIVE SITTING CHAIR FOR OFFICE WORKER TO IMPROVE POSTURE AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO MOVE MORE

DESIGN METHODOLOGY - USER CENTERED Is a framework of processes in which the needs,

DESIGN METHODOLOGY - USER CENTERED Is a framework of processes in which the needs, wants, and limitations of end users of a product are given extensive attention at each stage of the design process. I chose to follow this theory because I see that my project is directly related to the user daily lifestyle and experiences this theory would help me understand what office worker’s daily lives are about and what I can do to help them.

DESIGN PROCESS

DESIGN PROCESS

DATA COLLECTION - TARGET SURVEY - Ms. Marisa Kitcharoen, 30 years old, Secretary to

DATA COLLECTION - TARGET SURVEY - Ms. Marisa Kitcharoen, 30 years old, Secretary to Managing Director at Siam Motors Industries Co. , Ltd. - Mr. Tossapon Chandumrongkul, 28 years old, Senior Civil Engineer at Thai Jurong Engineering Limited. - Mr. Viroj Kitcharoen, 57 years old, Head of Extra Activities for Supporting Virtues at Saint Gabriel’s College. - RELATED ARTICLES - TARGET SUGGESTIONS

TARGET SURVEY Name : Mr. Tossapon Chandumrongkul Position : Senior Civil Engineer Workplace :

TARGET SURVEY Name : Mr. Tossapon Chandumrongkul Position : Senior Civil Engineer Workplace : Thai Jurong Engineering Limited. Age : 28 Years old Avg. time sitting in office : 10. 5 hours (with OT) 8. 5 hours (w/o OT) Comments : Active chair that make you make use of our lower part sounds great but it might strain that part of our muscles. Also, most people sit in the wrong position and it makes the weight of the body to go to that part only. So comfort is a must.

TARGET SURVEY Name : Ms. Marisa Kitcharoen Position : Secretary to Managing Director Workplace

TARGET SURVEY Name : Ms. Marisa Kitcharoen Position : Secretary to Managing Director Workplace : Siam Motors Industries Co. , Ltd Age : 30 Years old Avg. time sitting in office : 7. 9 hours Comments : Need a chair that at least can move a bit to keep myself busy while I do table work. But not so much that I start to get distracted from my work.

TARGET SURVEY Name : Mr. Viroj Kitcharoen Position : Head of Extra Activities for

TARGET SURVEY Name : Mr. Viroj Kitcharoen Position : Head of Extra Activities for Supporting Virtues Workplace : Saint Gabriel’s College Age : 57 Years old Avg. time sitting in office : 6. 1 hours Comments : I think active chair should be good for me. But I need a good seat cushion also. And if the chair can be active then it should not make us tipping easily.

RELATED ARTICLES SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE - Modern humans have relatively low levels of physical activity.

RELATED ARTICLES SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE - Modern humans have relatively low levels of physical activity. - Technologies and the environment made humans to become more sedentary. - Sedentary behaviors are linked to various health concerns such as Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, and increase in mortality rate. - Being sedentary slows the metabolism, which reduces the body’s - To regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, and cause weaker muscles and bones - Tension from the weight of the body while stationary cause backache.

RELATED ARTICLES BALANCED SITTING POSTURE - We are not aware of best sitting positions,

RELATED ARTICLES BALANCED SITTING POSTURE - We are not aware of best sitting positions, and sit the wrong way, thereby abusing our backs, neck and arms. - The natural resting position retain the spine and the muscles are relaxed and well-balanced. - Sitting in natural resting position allows the spine to carry the body weight in more comfortable way. - Sitting posture on horseback keeping the back straight because thighs are sloping downwards.

DATA ANALYSIS - BETTER BACK REST : Need a comfortable back rest while keeping

DATA ANALYSIS - BETTER BACK REST : Need a comfortable back rest while keeping the back straight. - BALANCED SEATING : A posture that make the body to engage our core muscles is the best for long period sitting. - HORSEBACK RIDING POSITION : Allows the person to sit upright, yet maintains the lower spine. - Need to be able to move comfortably while sitting without difficulty. - Need a seat cushion that allows the weight of the body to be distributed in a balance way.

DATA SYNTHESIS - Design an active chair that make us use our core muscles

DATA SYNTHESIS - Design an active chair that make us use our core muscles to balance, with comfortable back rest and balanced seat cushion. - Design while testing with the users to meet user’s needs. - Design in a way that the chair can be moved comfortably. SUMMARY OF THE RESEARCH The researches proved that being stationary for long period brought along a number of health concerns, including obesity and cardiovascular disease. Which it can be reversed by make use of our body muscles more. Also, we will become more productive and active during work time. Being stationary

DESIGN CRITERIA Active sitting chair for office worker which the user surveys indicated that

DESIGN CRITERIA Active sitting chair for office worker which the user surveys indicated that the product should have support back rest and seat that tilts forward with the ability to make user be actively engage their core muscle.