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Photo: Sami Perttilä

Photo: Kalle Kataila

Photo: Kalle Kataila

Photo: Kalle Kataila
Yodo Kurosawa
FURNITURE DESIGN
1976, JAPAN
1976, JAPAN
SWING - ROCKING SIT/STAND
Statement
Today’s people sit a lot, at school, at work, when travelling, and at
home in front of the TV. In our lives, we sit more than we stand.
Sitting for long periods of time causes back problems, which have
become increasingly common recently. Actively changing the sitting
position helps alleviate back problems. One solution for this is using
a standing support. It is not a new invention, but the general public
is not aware of it, and it is not widely used. I designed the Swing
standing support so that people would discover other alternatives
besides the chair. In addition to standing and sitting, Swing allows
the user to lean on it. Its shape is ergonomic and upholstered, which
makes it comfortable to use for longer periods at a time. Thanks to the
curved runners, the angle can be adjusted to suit the needs of each
user, and it is possible to swing slightly while leaning on the
support. The co-operative partner for the project was Isku Interior Oy.
Biography
Furniture designer
Yodo Kurosawa has two cultural backgrounds, Japanese and Finnish. He has lived
and studied furniture design in both countries. He is currently studying
furniture design at the University
of Art and Design
Helsinki and graduates with an M.A. in 2007. Alongside his studies, he has
worked in various design agencies and as a freelancer. He has also participated
in numerous group exhibitions all over Finland. He currently works for
Isku Interior Oy designing furniture for public spaces.
Contact information
+358 44 286 0966
yodo(at)yodokurosawa.com
yodo(at)yodokurosawa.com
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