Using Sustainability as the Basis for Innovation
At Humanscale, we integrate sustainability into our design process — but we recently explored what would happen when sustainability is the starting point. How much would it drive innovation and […]
Humanscale Design Studio Stool Mimics Deep-Sea Sponge
Humanscale Design Studio undertook a sustainable design challenge — reimagine the design of a simple stool through three different sustainable approaches: biomimicry, circular economy, and biofabrication. The biomimicry approach was […]
Women Pioneers in Architecture & Design
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating five women who changed the face of the architecture and design industry. In a field that is still largely male-dominated, these women […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month
In honor of National Women’s History Month, we spoke with several inspiring female leaders at Humanscale about their careers and accomplishments. Briefly describe your professional background. “Since 1986, I have […]
Create a Happier, Healthier Work Environment with Office Plants
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends 93% of their life indoors. For times when it’s impossible to get outside, indoor plants offer an easy, inexpensive […]
Ergonomic Lighting for the Modern Workplace
No longer just a buzz word, ergonomics is essential to the modern workplace. While today’s companies and employees have become more educated on well-being in the office, a key component […]
Simple Exercises to Try at Your Desk
Looking to increase your well-being? Try incorporating these five simple exercises into your work day to limit the side effects of sedentary behavior. Abs To engage the core, try these […]
Humanscale Pioneers Inventive Design at NeoCon 2018
From June 9-11, design professionals from across the globe journeyed to Chicago to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of NeoCon — the most recognized and attended trade show in the contract […]
Smart Ocean: Reducing Plastic Pollution, One Chair at a Time
This June, World Oceans Day brought communities together to celebrate our oceans, encourage conservation and share solutions for preventing plastic pollution. According to the “Foresight Future of the Sea” report from the […]
Humanscale Sponsors Talk Series on Future of Workplace Design
Humanscale and Mohawk Group hosted “Sustainability Talk Series: How Transparency Is Changing the World” — a series of presentations that focused on how manufacturers are creating designs that are healthy, […]