GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2007

Conventional office chairs are designed on the premise of "sitting deep, upright and leaning back posture", but as a result of fixed-point observation of seated posture, it was found that only about 30% of people have their lower back firmly supported and sit in an ideal posture (according to our survey). To solve this problem, we developed a new mechanism, the first of its kind in the world, that links the PSS mechanism, which lowers the seat when you sit down, and the ALS mechanism, which pushes the lumbar forward. The back is made of elastomer resin, which has performance between resin and rubber, and flexibly follows this movement. By contacting the back with a line rather than a surface, there is no need to worry about getting stuffy even when sitting for a long time. Furthermore, the design of the vertical ribs is semi-transparent, reminiscent of latticework and shoji screens that allow light to pass through, expressing the Japanese aesthetic sense.

The industry's first chair for women. It solves the problems that are unique to women who sit for long periods of time, especially in office workers. It is one answer to the question: We choose clothes to fit our size, but should everyone sit on the same chair all day? It solves everyday problems such as differences in pelvic shape and muscle mass between men and women, and the reduction of swelling in the legs that is unique to women. In a joint study with Keio University, it was confirmed that swelling was reduced by 43% compared to conventional products. It is a chair made with serious consideration for the female body. It is filled with the desire to support the creation of a comfortable environment for working women.

FlowLounge was born from the concept of "What is a comfortable office space?" The furniture series, which has a "Garden" design motif, features chairs and benches with grass-like upholstery, flowerpot-shaped stools, and other outdoor design motifs that bring indoors to create a comfortable space and encourage more flexible and informal communication between people.

This stacking chair has excellent storage capacity, with a height of 1500mm, allowing for 40 chairs to be stacked. Its stacking capacity and light weight make it possible for even women to stack at a reasonable height, making loading work safer. In addition, its high loading efficiency allows a large amount to be loaded onto one cart, and it takes up less space in the backyard when not in use.

A multipurpose table that can be used as a conference table, dining table, etc., using plywood made from agricultural waste, such as wheat straw, molded with a formaldehyde-free binder. By using incinerated straw, we reduce CO2 emissions and do not cause pollution by harmful substances when disposed of. The other main materials are recyclable aluminium, making it an eco-friendly design. Naturally, a separate design is adopted, and the parts can be completely separated. It is an eco-friendly product that combines design, price, and quality.

In offices, it is a partition that separates meeting rooms, private offices, etc. from corridors, or between rooms. There are a wide variety of panel patterns using glass, which can make the office feel more open and bright. The glass frame shape is based on a simple rectangle, with regular dimensional ratios of width and appearance, achieving both a sense of stability and slimness. There are three types of glass installation, which can be selected depending on the atmosphere of the room and the purpose of use. In particular, double glass and side glass can be combined with standard doors with frames and doors that fit flat to create a wall that emphasizes continuity. In addition, the center glass block type can accommodate widths up to 3m, allowing for the creation of dynamic walls.

The "Systema Secure Lock" series is a series of add-on locks that can be easily installed on storage cabinets as a security measure in the office. In addition to the conventional contactless IC card authentication type, we have added a new inexpensive numeric keypad authentication type and a hands-free authentication type that uses a contact communication tag and can be authenticated and unlocked just by touching it, in response to a wide range of requests. Conventional locking with a key requires the hassle of managing the key itself, but this product eliminates that hassle by simply attaching it to the cabinet in use. Installation is also easy with adhesive tape, and can be done at the required locations, one door or one drawer at a time. It can also be installed on cabinets from other companies.