It’s Live! Take a listen to this Wacom Podcast on Ergonomics

by Serifine Lilien | May 14, 2024 | ErgoArts Press

Here are some highlights of the conversation: 
💖 Be kind to your body – we only get one.
🙅‍♂️ Stretches throughout the day are important.
👯 The best thing you can do is to incorporate movement into your day–
aka get up outta that chair and stretch your body and legs
🪑 Do what you can to avoid having ‘Shrimp Back’ (or “C” shaped spine)

Ever feel like your passion for problem-solving is hindered by discomfort or pain? You’re not alone. As an artist turned ergonomist, I’ve woven my personal journey into a mission to ensure everyone can pursue their goals without sacrificing their health.

In this Wacom podcast episode, I delve into how my career transition from artist (illustrator – graphic designer) to ergonomist was fueled by a repetitive strain injury. Through my research, I discovered a crucial key to maintaining optimal health while working: alternating postures. Whether you’re wielding a mouse or a Wacom pen and tablet, the key is variation. By alternating between these tools, you’re not only fostering creativity but also safeguarding your well-being.

My passion lies in empowering individuals, from artists to bankers, to thrive in their fields while adhering to neutral posture principles. I’m dedicated to helping you and your team achieve ergonomic excellence.

Ready to problem solve at your job and remain healthy? Tune in to the podcast and join the conversation. Your feedback is not just welcome—it’s invaluable. Let’s create a healthier, more vibrant workspace together! 💡

I invite you all to take a listen: Wacom Podcast

Let’s connect and craft a healthier workspace!

CRI Ergo Focus Group

by Serifine Lilien | Feb 19, 2009 | ErgoArts Press

Yesterday CRI held a focus group in their San Francisco Office.

There were a few people from Herman Miller present. Herman Miller makes the now famous Aeron chair that is in so many movies as well as offices and is somewhat of a status symbol. Well, they have come up with a new chair the Embody Chair.

I got a chance to sit in this new chair and it doesn’t fit me. I am 6′ tall and I couldn’t get the lumbar support to fit into my lower back. Rebecca Shirey, who is an account manager at Herman Miller said that she had a 6′ tall man who was not able to get the lumbar adjusted to fit his lower back either. I wonder what anthropometric measurements they were using in designing the chair.

Besides this, the chair has alot of very nice features, that appear easy to use. One of the big problems with office chairs that people have is that people do not tend to adjust them to fit themselves. I would say in about 95% of the ergonomic assessments that I perform I need to: 1. teach people how to adjust their chair, 2. teach people what a neutral seated position is and 3. help them to adjust their chair. Chairs are a bit complicated to work and alot of people do not take the time to adjust their chairs to fit their bodies.

A few cool features I liked was how the seat pan could be lengthened and shortened and how easy it was to adjust the lumbar support. The shape of the back support is similar to the Knoll Life chair, where is comes in, in the middle, kinda like a woman’s curves. This is a great feature because it allows the user to sit back in their chair and have freedom of movement from their elbows. A lot of chairs curve around the person causing the elbows to have to be in a slightly forward position and disallow the arms to hang naturally by the sides of the body. This is one of my objections in the Aeron chair. It also comes in a bunch of cool colors like orange and green.

Technology Misuse, Overuse Can Hurt

by Serifine Lilien | Feb 10, 2009 | ErgoArts Press