Mode

Modular Workstation for FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARANÁ

Mode is a modular workstation for home environments that optimizes the home office workplace. In its form and function, it seeks to escape from the classical look and feel of office furniture, conveying a creative and fun side for the home environment, encouraging the users to healthier posture habits. Many home office users feel tempted to work in nontraditional locations. Mode does not dictate what is right or wrong, although it increases the possibilities, optimizes workstations, brings joy and comfort, within a furniture for those who work alone.

Download Press Kit № 114174

Download Press Kit № 114174 Modular Workstation for FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARANÁ by Gustavo Alves Miranda to access high-res images, essential texts, translations, and exclusive interviews—all in one.

Available Now for Your Next Story

At design|newsroom, we understand the pressures and deadlines journalists face. That’s why we offer exclusive access to our curated press kits and high-resolution images, tailored for accredited journalists. These resources are designed to enrich your stories with depth and visual appeal, spotlighting the world's most innovative designs.

Please Note:

• Credit the work's creator and/or photographer.
• Mention design|newsroom as your source.
• Share your published pieces with us; we love to celebrate and promote your work on our platform and social media.

Let’s Collaborate: Your stories matter. design|newsroom is here to support you with quality, accessible content. Once you are accredited, reach out for the images and content you need. We will provide the specific images and content directly, along with recommendations on works to feature.

Get Accredited Easily: Quick access to our resources requires media accreditation. Apply for media accreditation to join our network and start exploring a wealth of design stories.

Mode by Gustavo Alves Miranda

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Modular Workstation by Gustavo Alves Miranda

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Gustavo Alves Miranda Mode

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Gustavo Alves Miranda Modular Workstation

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARANÁBrand Logo

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Mode Modular Workstation Press Releases

Press releases tailored for Mode are available in the languages: English.

Mode Modular Workstation Media Articles

We provide articles ready for publication on Mode, offered in several languages: Portuguese, Turkish, Arabic (Standard), Indonesian, Spanish, English, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Korean, Japanese and Russian.

Unique Properties

MODE is a modular workstation for home environments that optimizes the home office workplace. In its form and function, it seeks to escape from the classical look and feel of office furniture, conveying a creative and fun side for the home environment, encouraging the users to healthier posture habits. Many home office users feel tempted to work in nontraditional locations. MODE does not dictate what is right or wrong, although it increases the possibilities, optimizes workstations, brings joy and comfort, within a furniture for those who work alone.

Tags

Postural improvement, table, chair, modular, furniture, home office

Production Technology

For the structure of all the modules, carbon steel tubes with rectangular sections were used. For the base of the seat, the kneeling module, and the tabletop, molded multi-laminated plywood sheets were used. The upholstered has a plywood base, filled with 33 density foam, which can be covered with different types of fabrics.

Design Challenge

The most difficult part was to make the furniture all compacted, at the same time that it needed to present several usability modes. And all of this needed to be in the Brazilian ergonomic standards for office furniture.

Project Duration

The project started in July 2020, and the current version was presented in November 2020. Was completely developed in Curitiba, Brazil.

Operation Flow

The product features 3 modules, table, seat, and kneeling module, which can work in different ways. For the compact mode, the furniture work as a side table, adjusting itself to the user’s environment, besides their bed or sofa. Thus, encouraging the use, and promoting a greater feeling of coziness. For using the seat, simply pull the chair from under the table. For using the kneeling module, it is necessary to press the lower button, unlocking the module which can be pulled with the other hand. This movement automatically turns it into a rocking chair, allowing it to tilt back and forth, enabling the user to position themselves in other ways. Finally, the user can remove the tabletop, and use it in other locations. The table’s height makes it difficult to use it lying on a sofa or in bed, therefore building the need for the user to sit in more suitable positions. It also has a negative inclination of 3 degrees, for better visualization of the work appliances.

Research

The objective of the project was to develop a furniture solution to improve posture and, with that in mind, research started. The first findings showed that the target audience most affected were young people and young adults, who were still developing their posture habits and were, at the time, lockdown in quarantine due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Hence, having to work in a home office, and online learning. After defining the target audience, online surveys were formulated to be applied alongside other materials. Among them, protocols for registering the users' work environments through photos and videos. Subsequently, qualitative, and ergonomic analyzes were implemented, together with a benchmark with existing creative solutions, ensuring a coherent definition of the requirements. The next steps dwell on the ideation phase, generating mood boards, sketches, mockups, and user validation. With the feedbacks, the alternatives were enhanced, resulting in subsequent 3D models.

Inspiration

A design solution that addresses the health consequences due to bad posture and social isolation, potentialized in the Covid-19 pandemic situation, where home office activities have increased fairly. The home comfort is conducive to harmful postures to the spine, due to activities performed in irregular postures, which can, in the long run, mark young people for the rest of their lives. Furthermore, this scenario may lead people to develop mental health issues, increasing discomfort and low life quality. The research base for this project was interviews with users, analysis of work environments, benchmarking, and ergonomic Brazilian standards.

Project Overview

Mode Modular Workstation has been a Iron winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Image Credits

For design images and photos please credit Gustavo Alves Miranda.

Iron Recognition

Gustavo Alves Miranda was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Mode Modular Workstation.

Gustavo Alves Miranda Press Releases

For journalists seeking engaging content: Explore our press releases featuring Gustavo Alves Miranda's work, freely available for incorporation into your stories. Journalists can access 1 press releases immediately, ready for your use.

Introducing MODE: Gustavo Alves Miranda's Innovative Modular Workstation

Gustavo Alves Miranda presents MODE, a modular workstation designed to optimize home office spaces, promoting healthier posture habits and a creative work environment.

Gustavo Alves Miranda Newsroom

Discover outstanding design and award-winning initiatives in the Gustavo Alves Miranda Newsroom.