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Humanscale opens Shanghai flagship store. Humanscale opened its flagship retail store in Shanghai at the end of January, marking a significant and important milestone in the company's continued expansion in China and its evolution into a globally recognised, consumer-facing design brand. Located in InCity MEGA, one of Shanghai's most dynamic retail destinations, the new flagship places Humanscale alongside more than 350 international brands in an environment shaped by discovery, accessibility, and experience. The opening represents Humanscale's second flagship retail store in China and underscores the strategic importance of Shanghai within the brand's global growth plans. "This moment represents more than the opening of a store. It reflects Humanscale's broader ambition to become a truly global brand that people recognise, trust, and welcome into their homes," said Heather Fennimore, Co-Founder and President of Humanscale. "China is central to that vision, and Shanghai, known for its design intelligence, pace of innovation, and global outlook, is the ideal city for this next chapter." Spanning nearly 1,300 square feet, the Shanghai flagship store has been strategically designed to showcase Humanscale's award-winning ecosystem of ergonomic solutions, including seating, sit-to-stand desks, monitor arms, and task lighting. The space invites visitors to experience how performance-driven design supports movement, comfort, and long-term wellbeing in both work and home environments. Rather than relying on complex controls or manual adjustments, Humanscale's approach to ergonomics is grounded in decades of research into how people naturally sit, move, and work. Its products are designed to respond automatically to the user, delivering consistent comfort, balance, and support without conscious effort. This philosophy of intuitive ergonomics has defined the brand for decades and continues to guide its product development today, shaping products that adapt seamlessly to work, wherever it takes place. The opening of the Shanghai flagship comes at a time when Chinese consumers are increasingly focused on wellness, health, and quality of everyday living. In fast-paced urban centres such as Shanghai, long working hours, hybrid lifestyles, and greater awareness of physical wellbeing have elevated demand for products that support comfort, movement, and long-term health. Humanscale's retail presence responds directly to this shift, offering consumers access to ergonomic design that integrates seamlessly into modern living. The Shanghai flagship also reflects a broader shift in how Humanscale engages with consumers. Long established as a leader in commercial and office environments, the company is increasingly focused on bringing its design principles directly to individuals through retail experiences that emphasise education, interaction, and trust. By opening a major shopping centre, Humanscale is meeting consumers where they are and embedding ergonomic design into everyday life. "Our Shanghai flagship allows people to experience what ergonomics truly feel like," said Fennimore. "Comfort, movement, and thoughtful design are not luxuries. They are essential to how people live and work today, and this store brings those values directly to Chinese consumers in one of the world's most dynamic cities." As Humanscale opens its Shanghai flagship, the company views the space not simply as a retail destination, but as a foundation for long-term presence and dialogue in the Chinese market, anchored by design, performance, and purpose, and reflecting its continued evolution and confidence in the market's future.

Humanscale eyes designers with new San Francisco showroom. SAN FRANCISCO - Ergonomic office furniture supplier Humanscale has opened a new showroom in San Francisco, expanding its physical presence in a key North American market and aiming to deepen engagement with the local design community. The ground-floor showroom, located at 10 Jackson St., was designed in collaboration with architect Suchi Reddy, founder of the architecture and design firm Reddymade. The space is intended to function as both a retail environment and a working showroom, aligning with Humanscale's broader strategy to present its products in real-world, experiential settings. According to the company, the San Francisco showroom reflects core principles that guide its product development, including simplicity, movement and sustainability. The layout features a series of open yet defined zones that allow visitors to experience seating, sit-stand workstations and accessories in multiple configurations, ranging from enclosed settings to more collaborative layouts. Curved and semi-circular forms are used throughout the space and can be reconfigured to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. Material and construction decisions were shaped by an emphasis on restraint and reuse. Original concrete flooring was preserved, and existing glass elements were renovated rather than replaced. Modular wall systems were incorporated to create functional office moments while maintaining openness across the showroom. One of those systems was supplied by Modwall, a San Francisco-based startup. Textiles and color are introduced through products from Kvadrat, including the company's Rocket textile, which appears throughout the showroom and in a dedicated area highlighting the relationship between furniture and textile design. The project also continues a broader collaboration between Humanscale and Reddy on showrooms in cities including Chicago, Paris, Sydney and Shanghai. A consistent element of those projects has been the use of female-led design and construction teams. In San Francisco, project management was led by Ashley Hart at Cushman & Wakefield, according to Humanscale. "This way of working reflects our belief that thoughtful design is not only about the finished space, but also about how that space is delivered," the company said in its announcement. Founded in 1983, Humanscale is known for ergonomic workplace products, including the Freedom chair designed by Niels Diffrient. The company said the San Francisco showroom is intended to serve as both a brand statement and a community gathering point shaped by the city's focus on sustainability, innovation and well-being.

2025 A year of wins for Humanscale. Humanscale, the leading designers and manufactures in sustainable and high-performance ergonomic workplace design are proud to have achieved 7 major wins from across the globe's most respected design and sustainable award bodies in 2025. These wins affirm Humanscale's standing within the design industry and are a testament to its commitment to outstanding product design and ergonomic innovation. Some of the outstanding Humanscale wins in 2025 include: Globally recognised as one of the largest design competitions, the Red Dot Award stands as a benchmark of excellence in product design, design concepts, and brand and communication design. Among thousands of entries submitted across 51 categories, Humanscale's Float Mini and M/3 Connect Pro Dock stood out, earning the prestigious Red Dot Award. The award recognises Humanscale's commitment to user-centric design and dedication to sustainability and wellbeing in the workplace. The Float Mini not only triumphed in its category but also received the "Red Dot: Best of the Best", an honour reserved for the most groundbreaking designs. This honour represents the highest recognition in the competition and cements Humanscale's place at the forefront of design excellence. The iF Design Award is renowned as a seal of excellence in design and innovation. For more than 70 years, it has been given by iF International Forum Design GmbH, making it one of the world's oldest and most respected independent design institutions. From nearly 11,000 submissions across 66 countries, Humanscale's Float Mini and Trea Collection stood out to an independent panel of expert jurors, who commended the designs for their groundbreaking functionality, aesthetic appeal, and innovation. Awarded in the product: office category, this recognition marks another milestone in Humanscale's dedication to workplace solutions, positioning them among the very best in a highly competitive global field. New for 2025, the CDW (Clerkenwell Design Week) award (presented in collaboration with the Sandow Design Group) spotlights products that exemplify the best of contemporary design, focusing on sustainability, accessibility and technology integration. From a highly competitive field of leading commercial furniture entries, Humanscale's Freedom 25 earned the Commercial Furniture award category, selected for the products ergonomic excellence, comfort and focus on user-friendly design. Formed by the Sustainable Design Collective, the Sustainable Design Awards aim to recognise outstanding achievements within the workplace sector. Competing against other renowned manufacturers, Humanscale set itself apart through its environmental philosophy, which is deeply embedded in everything the company creates and does. As stated by the judges, "Humanscale's "Freedom Chair" has set the standard for ergonomic excellence since its introduction in 1999. Its visionary design broke free from the limitations of traditional seating, offering unparalleled support effortlessly adapting to the individual. This revolutionary approach prioritised the human experience, challenging conventions by removing complex adjustments, offering a self-adjusting recline mechanism that provides perfect support in every position." Republik Worknight Awards winners not only reflect the major trends that are transforming the workplace, but are also embedding the current environmental and innovative solutions needed in the workplace, which is why the Humanscale Path chair was awarded the Gold Award in the Sustainable & Responsible Workplace / Circular Workplace category. As a pioneering chair in ergonomics and sustainability, Path represents a new generation of chairs, upcycling more plastic waste than any other chair in the industry. Labelled as the 'world's most sustainable chair', Todd Bracher designed the product to allow individuals to stay healthy (and comfortable) while keeping the planet healthy. A common consensus across all award bodies was Humanscale's focus and commitment to ergonomics, material innovation, sustainability, and long-term durability, all qualities that has positioned Humanscale as a consistent leader in workplace solution design. As Humanscale continues to advance its sustainability commitments and innovative designs, the successful year in award wins underscore not only Humanscale's industry leadership but also its growing influence on shaping the future of workplace design.