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Did you ever realise that, through the day at work, it is your chair that has

with you?

closest and maximum body contact

Why should your chair be anything else?

Your body . . .. . . so natural to you.

Background and thinking

Indian Climate and long working hours

Office Seating - the Indian Context

table height is fixed and people sit with the India is witnessing a massive economic computer facing the corner and they need change as its position on the global wealth to sit deep inside the bay curve to get arm scale continues to rise. Great cultural or elbow support for typing. Since the changes are becoming increasingly armrest tends to crash into the table edge, evident. Significant growth of the it prevents the person from reaching the knowledge workforce, that includes more table edge for any elbow support, leaving women, is notably the new face of India. the elbow hanging in mid-air. What most

people do not realise is that elbow However, a very large percentage of support is way more important than arm seating options in Indian offices are more support while typing and this is a major suited to western ergonomic standards. cause for shoulder, neck, wrist, arm, and The Indian office worker’s needs are lower back pain.distinct from their Western counterparts. They generally work longer hours; are seated for a greater percentage of the day Long working hours are typical of Indian and their body contours & shapes are work environment and people tend to sit different which are not well adapted to the for a very long time without taking a break. chairs in which they sit. In addition, the normal thick seat foam

and back which appears to offer comfort, actually builds up body heat

Fundamentally the sitting position in and prevents blood circulation. This is a relationship to the chair and table is quite serious problem especially in the context unique in the Indian environment. The of the hot and humid Indian climate.

the designer

From my study and extensive visits,

I found that the Indian work space

and culture is very different from

other parts of the world and is quite

unique. It was necessary to think

completely differently to address the

India-specific challenges.

Eric ChanFounder ECCO Design, New York

the user experience

Intensive computer usage

Long working hours

No frequent breaks

Monotonous work

Limited leg space

Table top profile

Arm rest hitting the table edge

Tight spaces

Fixed table heights

Reach

Hot & humid conditions

Poor air circulation

Dense seating

Work ProfileWork Profile

ErgonomicsErgonomics EnvironmentEnvironment

ComfortComfort

Long duration seating comfort

Proper arm / Elbow support

Change of sitting posture

Proper lumbar support

As one needs to spend more than 8 - 10 hours on a task chair, the chair should provide a comfortable seat which should support to avoid undue pressure points. Hot and humid environments pose a challenge too.

Arm rest should provide proper arm/elbow support while working as well as while relaxed.

Chair design and chair mechanism should provide for easy change of posture thereby reducing the chances of straining the muscles.

Along with seat height adjustment which provides relief while sitting at a fixed height table, lumbar support is the second most important criteria for long hours of seating.

Armrest does not align with workstation causing elbow to hang in midair.

Hot, humid climate and long working hours are typical of the Indian work Environment, causing fatigue.

Chair overflexes backwards causing the heels to lift off the floor creating strain on the legs.

Armrest hits the table edge when chair moves into typing position.

a chair specially by Eric Chan.

designed for Indian offices

Aeroflo a unique seat design that

gives all day long comfort.

Provides uniform distribution of body weight and eliminates

pressure spots.

Allows free flow of air through the perforated seat and

reduces heat buildup.

Prevents fatigue that develops from sitting in the same

position for a long duration.

Thoughtfully designed 3D surface contour for seat.

advantages

A typical professional sits for

a long time before taking a

break. The thick seat foam

and back may give the

impression of comfort, but in

reality it may not be good over

long durations as it will

prevent blood circulation and

build up body heat, especially

in Indian climatic conditions.

The carefully designed seat

and back contour of the Ican

chair makes the need for thick

foam redundant.

- Eric Chan

innovative armrest design for optimal elbow support.

advantages

Provides right elbow support while working.

Provides full arm support while relaxed.

Option of four way adjustment that provides optimal elbow

support irrespective of individual size and height.

Armrest can be moved forward or backward to provide proper elbow/arm support while working or relaxed

Vertical adjustment to match worktop height

Angular tilt to suitpersonal preference

Mechanism to adjust width between armrests

applied ergonomics

for seating comfort.

advantages

Perfectly contoured back with height adjustment for personalised lumbar support.

Patented knee tilt synchro mechanism to provide optimum personal comfort.

Easy to operate, intuitively placed controls.

- Eric Chan

Most chairs tend to overflex

when the user tilts backwards

on the chair, and the heels are

lifted off the ground creating

strain in the legs. This is

eliminated by the Ican's

patented knee tilt synchro

mechanism.

variety of options to

match your needs.

Medium and high back chairs.

Fixed or adjustable armrests.

Wide selection of fabric designs and colours.

Seat with or without cushion.

Aluminium or nylon base.

advantages

engineered to

global standards.

advantages

High quality raw materials.

Premium imported fabrics.

Rigorous testing and quality checks.

TM Aeroflo patented seat design

Patented knee tiltmechanism

Registered design Compliant to green, Green Guard certification applied for

Compliant to BIFMA standards

is shipped in ready-to-assemble sub-assembly units, thereby reducing transportation volume. The chair is easy and quick to assemble at point of use.

Transport

is manufactured in Wipro's Chennai plant with high indegenous content to maintain a low carbon footprint.

is easily disassembled for recycling in about five minutes, using common hand tools and is up to 78% recyclable by weight. Recyclable components are labeled for easy segregation and recycling.

End of Life Materials

recycled materials. It contains no hazardous materials (PVC, chrome, mercury or lead). The foam does not contains CFC or HCFC. The chair is shipped in cardboard boxes with high recycled paper content.

is made from up to 16%

is easily serviceable and has a number of sub-assemblies which can be serviced or replaced as modules, thereby maximising the life of the chair.

Use

Production

a truly green product*

* Data presented is for medium back chair with aluminium base and upholstered seat.

holistic design for

total comfort.

The concept of the Ican chair

is a result of my intensive study

of the unique needs of Indian

offices, blended with aesthetics

and design. Its simple and

contemporary design fits well

with the dynamic and

sophisticated identity of

modern offices.

Unique arm rest design

TMAeroflo dual layer seat

Back and seat contours

Distributes weight evenly and eliminates pressure spots.

Enables air ventilation and reduces heat build-up.

Knee tilt synchro

Responds dynamically to users’ position and movements.

Provides right elbow support while working.

Provides full arm support while relaxed.

Conforms to a variety of body sizes, weights and shapes.

Achieves environmental objectives by using 16% recycled and 78% recyclable materials by weight.

- Eric Chan

Go green

The picture features medium back chairs and Wipro's - India's first leg and beam based system.

is a result of

intensive study of the

unique requirements of

Indian offices and is a

symbol of Wipro's

committment to

innovation and design.

Eric Chan graduated with a

degree in industrial design from

the Hong Kong Polytechnic

University in 1976 and thereafter

completed a Masters Degree

from Cranbrook Academy of Art

in Michigan in 1980.

As a designer of international

repute, Eric's work has featured

in numerous international publications. He is actively

involved and holds esteemed

positions in various academic and professional bodies.

Products designed by Eric are

part of the permanent collection

of major museums across the

globe including The Design

Museum, London; Musée des

Arts Décoratifs de Montréal,

Canada; Museum of Modern Art, USA and National Design

Museum, USA to name a few.

Eric ChanFounder ECCO Design, New York

High Back Medium Back All dimensions in mm

chair dimensions

Product ordering code table for

Back options Mechanism Armrest Base Fabric

H - High backwith upholstered seat

M - Medium backwith upholstered seat

W - Medium backwithout upholstered seat

X - High backwithout upholstered seat

60 - Knee tilt synchro

20 - Fixed arm

23 - 3 way Armrest

24 - 4 way Armrest

21 - Nylon

22 - Aluminum

XXXX

Example: To place order for medium back chair with upholstered seat, fitted with knee tilt synchro, 4 way armrest and nylon base, please specify order code as: ICAN M60 2421 XXXX. Refer to the fabric catalogue for fabric code XXXX.

The picture features medium back chairs and Wipro's office furniture - designed by Tim Wallace.