GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2007

Conventional office chairs are designed with the premise of ``sitting deeply, standing upright, and leaning backwards.'' However, as a result of fixed-point observation of the sitting posture, it was found that people who sit in an ideal posture support their lower back. It turns out that this is around 30% (according to our research). To solve this problem, we developed the world's first new mechanism 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 that flexibly follows this movement and has a performance between resin and rubber. Since the line makes contact with your back instead of the surface, you don't have to worry about getting stuffy even if you sit for a long time. Furthermore, the translucent design with vertical ribs is reminiscent of lattices and shoji screens that allow light to pass through, expressing the Japanese aesthetic sense.

The industry's first chair for women. This eliminates the unique problems faced by female workers, mainly in office jobs, caused by sitting for long periods of time. This is one answer to the question of whether it's okay for everyone to choose the same chair they sit on all day, even though they choose clothes according to their size. It solves everyday problems such as the difference in pelvic shape and muscle mass between men and women, and alleviating the swelling of the legs that is unique to women. Through joint research with Keio University, it was confirmed that swelling was reduced by 43% compared to conventional products. This chair was made with serious consideration for women's bodies. Our wish is to support the creation of a comfortable environment for working women.

What is a comfortable office space? Flow Lounge was born based on this concept. The furniture series with a design motif of ``Garden'' brings outdoor design motifs indoors, such as chairs and benches with lawn-inspired upholstery, and stools shaped like flowerpots, creating a comfortable space for people. We encourage communication between people to be more flexible and informal.

A stacking chair with excellent storage performance that can hold 40 chairs at a height of 1500 mm. Its stacking performance and lightweight body weight allow even women to stack at a comfortable height, making loading operations safer. In addition, due to its high loading efficiency, a large amount can be loaded onto one trolley, and the amount of space it occupies in the backyard when not in use is reduced.

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 an office, it is a partition between conference rooms, private office rooms, etc. and aisles or rooms. A wide variety of glass panel patterns are available, making your office more open and bright. The shape of the glass frame is based on a simple rectangle, with regular dimensional ratios of width and height, achieving both a sense of stability and slimness. There are three types of glass enclosures, and you can choose according to the atmosphere of the room and the purpose of use. In particular, double glass and side glass can be combined with a standard door whose frame and door fit flat to create a wall surface that emphasizes continuity. In addition, the center glass block type can accommodate up to 3m width, allowing you to create dynamic wall surfaces.

The "Systema Secure Lock" series is a retrofitted lock series that can be easily installed on storage cabinets as a security measure in the office. In addition to the conventional non-contact IC card authentication type, in response to a wide range of requests, we have newly launched a ``numeric keypad authentication type'' that is inexpensive and uses a numeric keypad, and a ``numeric keypad authentication type'' that uses a contact communication tag that can authenticate and unlock with just a touch. We have added a "hands-free authentication type" to our lineup. Locking with conventional keys involves the hassle of managing the keys themselves, but this product eliminates that hassle by simply attaching it to the cabinet in use. Installation is easy using adhesive tape, and can be done from the required location, per door, per drawer. It can also be installed in other companies' cabinets.