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Wearable Ergonomic Device Promises Good Posture, Regardless of What Chair You Sit In

When furniture design doesn't involve furniture

By Rain Noe - May 11, 2015

in Accessories | Crowdfunding

I was disappointed to find that my lazy body can defeat even the most expensive ergonomic chair. No amount of fancy adjustable features will stop me from eventually slouching as I become more absorbed in work.

I'm not alone in this, and to address the problem, entrepreneur and sciatica-pain sufferer Katherine Krug has collaborated with two industrial designers to produce an object that seems it will end slouching once and for all. Called Better Back, the device is not a chair at all, but a wearable harness that "stabilizes your pelvis, [restores] your spine's natural curvature, and provides lumbar support."

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Looks kooky, you say, or maybe you doubt people will want to wear it? If the pledging amounts are any indication, you're wrong, at least on the latter point. Krug was seeking a measly $12,500 to get her design Kickstarted, and at press time it was at $958,799, meaning it's been 7,670% funded. There are still some $49 units left (the device is expected to retail for $99), but you'd better hurry—the campaign ends in a few days.

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Guillaume du Toit

9 years ago

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Nothing new here.
This first came out in 1985, called the Nada Chair.
http://www.nadachair.com
Credit should be given where it's due Better Back.
Points to them for excellent marketing, though.

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Evelyn Byrne

8 years ago

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I think one should try it temporarily until when you get used to sit in correct posture. I also think that no one should get totally dependent upon these things but there is also a point that these things are useful. You can see here http://www.hjmt.com for some wearable that will benefit you to keep track of your health.

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Paulin Guéry

9 years ago

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This is so dumb.
If you want to seat better, learn to seat better, don't get dependent on external devices.

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