bad posture becomes design logic in mara bragagnolo's birch plywood chair collection

"The Bad Posture Chairs collection originates from research into alternative postures, proposing structures that accommodate rather than correct these positions. This approach recognizes that deviations from traditional sitting are not errors but valid expressions of comfort."

"Inspired by Bruno Munari's exploration of comfort, the series invites a reconsideration of what comfort means, encouraging a design process that starts from diversity and real human behaviors rather than a one-size-fits-all solution."

Mara Bragagnolo's Bad Posture Chairs collection is designed to support postures deemed 'incorrect' by traditional standards. The project recognizes that many individuals, especially neurodivergent people, often adopt spontaneous sitting positions that conventional chairs do not accommodate. Instead of enforcing an ideal posture, these chairs are designed to adapt to various natural movements, such as sitting cross-legged or leaning to one side. The collection encourages a rethinking of comfort and diversity in design, emphasizing that furniture should conform to the user rather than the other way around.

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