The Role of Ergonomics in Modern Technological Furniture

Technological furniture refers to specialized furniture used in industrial and professional environments, designed specifically for housing and operating various technical devices, control systems, and digital technologies. Its purpose is to securely, stably, and ergonomically accommodate technological equipment, while providing operators with comfortable access to the devices. In addition, it enables the organized routing of cables and wires, contributing to the cleanliness and order of the workspace and improving operational efficiency.

The development of technological furniture emphasizes not only functionality but also ergonomic aspects, helping to protect users’ health and productivity in the long term. During ergonomic design, special attention is given to the physical attributes of the operators, their work movements, and hand-use patterns. Work surfaces and layouts are created to reduce physical strain, minimize fatigue, and support extended concentration.

Main application areas:

• Television control rooms, where technical equipment—such as video and audio mixers, monitors, and other control devices—must be placed ergonomically and functionally to ensure efficient work.
• Post-production workplaces (e.g., editing rooms, color grading studios, sound mixing suites), where technological furniture enables smooth creative workflows.
• Grading rooms in film studios, where dedicated technological equipment for color and light correction is housed in the furniture.
• Broadcast vans (OB Vans) and VAR (Video Assistant Referee) vehicles, where technological furniture must withstand vibrations while protecting the installed equipment.
• Reception desks, where technological tools—computers, terminals, monitors—are integrated discreetly yet accessibly into the customer-facing environment.
• Industrial and laboratory furniture, designed to meet the requirements of specialized tools and tasks.

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Design

Beyond functionality, the appearance and design of technological furniture is also important. Our company employs industrial designers whose goal is to create “industrial beauty.” Based on client needs and the above principles, the technological furniture is already fully functional, but if required, our designers will “dress” the interior. This way, the furniture becomes ergonomic, purpose-fit, and visually appealing. A good working environment is built on eye-catching, tasteful technological furniture.

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Ergonomic Standards and Guidelines

The ergonomics of technological furniture are governed by several international and national standards, guidelines, and recommendations, aimed at protecting users’ health and ensuring comfortable, efficient work.

• ISO 9241 series: International standard on ergonomic requirements for work environments, especially parts covering the design of monitors, control desks, and workstations (e.g., ISO 9241-5, ISO 9241-307).
• EN 527: European standard regulating the dimensions and ergonomic requirements of work furniture.
• EN 1335: Standard on the ergonomics of office chairs, applicable to seating solutions within technological furniture.
• Ergonomic workplace design guidelines, considering workers’ body measurements (population anthropometric data), proper working heights, control surface angles, accessibility, and visual comfort.