tautau. is an approach for an ergonomic seating solution for the use in homeoffice or homeworkout.
Year
2020
Design made for
Prototype Phase
Prototype Phase
Materials
Upholstry (ratio 67% polyester, 33% nylon)
Spring core frame covered with polyfoam
Base from polypropylene
Upholstry (ratio 67% polyester, 33% nylon)
Spring core frame covered with polyfoam
Base from polypropylene
Tautau consists of a high quality spring core frame, which is covered with polyfoam and then finally covered with a composite of polyester and nylon (ratio 67% polyester, 33% nylon). The cover provides a pleasant textile-like feeling when sitting, but is at the same time very resistant to liquids and dirt due to its properties and can be easily wiped off after the sport.
The weight inside the seat object is a plastic container filled with sand, which provides the necessary stability and pendulum characteristics. The underside is covered with a shell made of PP to provide the necessary freedom of movement while protecting the cover from dirt. The base is also insensitive and softer than conventional floor coverings, which is why it does not scratch.
Workout
In addition to its use as a sitting object at a writing or dining table, tautau can also be used for numerous stretching and strength exercises and therefore offers an ideal complement to its tasks as a sitting object. While working, it subconsciously and completely naturally corrects the user's posture through its movement characteristics, thereby training the spine and shoulder muscles.
When used as a training aid, tautau can be used to train many other muscle groups. This happens mostly subconsciously, because the body has to compensate instictively for the movements caused by the design of the seat object and thus trains the supporting and locomotor system. This can be done through simple mobility exercises, such as moving the pelvis and hips in a simple sitting position, or through various other exercises that put greater demands on the trainee's sense of balance and thus improve body awareness and strength.
