Ato

A Chair for Musicians

Fabian Wörner

Februar / February - 2024

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg

Bachelor of Arts

Description

We are all connected to music, it accompanies us through the ups and downs of life. Musicians put countless hours into their work. Pieces are rehearsed to perfection for performances. These hours of work are not always easy, especially for amateur musicians. The orchestra’s rehearsal rooms, like its chairs, have to meet many different requirements. Chairs in rehearsal rooms need to be stackable to meet the different requirements of the room, so ergonomics is usually a secondary consideration. Due to the high physiological demands placed on orchestral musicians, 50% of musicians suffer from musculoskeletal injuries. An ergonomically optimised chair design can help prevent tension and pain. ‘Ato’ is a chair that promotes good posture and active sitting, is stackable and practical for a variety of applications.