Design of an Armrest for Office Chairs : A Conceptual Development Study

Abstract: Office chairs are vital in various work environments, providing comfort during long hours ofwork. Poor ergonomic design can result in musculoskeletal issues, especially due to prolongedsitting. Therefore, the design and construction of office chairs must prioritize ergonomics toaddress these concerns. The project was conducted in collaboration with Malmstolen, a company specializing inergonomic seating solutions. The objective was to design an armrest for Malmstolen's officechairs, emphasizing functions, aesthetics, and ergonomics. The design process followed was the Bootcamp Bootleg process in the project. The processbegan with understanding the product, the user, and the market, followed by drawingconclusions and defining the problem. This was done to explore solutions and generate ideasfor a final concept, which would be presented through renderings and prototypes. The selectedmethods for the project laid the foundation for research and understanding the outcome.