Contour Design Articles

The guy is ready for the hybrid workplace
Ergonomics Work Environment

Ready for the hybrid workplace?

It is no longer a question of either-or when it comes to office work and working from home. For many, there are a number of concerns...

You've replaced your 80's phone, haven't you?
Ergonomics

You've replaced your 80's phone, haven't you?

For decades, there has been a steep development in interior design and office equipment in the office. Imagine still using the same phone you did in...

The ideal home office consists of workplace satisfaction, ergonomics, equipment and efficiency
Home Office Work Environment

The ideal home office - job satisfaction, ergonomics & efficiency

When aiming to design the ideal home office, you must focus on creating a work oasis that meets your work needs and your body’s needs. Sometimes,...

man working on a laptop computer
Ergonomics Sick Leave

5 tips to reduce sick leave with optimized ergonomics

Good ergonomics prevents illness and injuries to employees. Conversely, poor ergonomics contribute to high sick leave and work-related illness. As such, there is every reason to...

10 things that changed dramatically over the years
Workstation

10 things that changed dramatically over the years

A lot has happened in the development of the office and equipment over time, fortunately, for the better. Our everyday lives have become easier, and we...

RSI or mousearm
Ergonomics RSI Sick Leave

Four useful tips if you are suffering from RSI

54% of office workers, who use a computer mouse for an extended period daily, experience discomfort or pain. If you're suffering from a mouse arm, you...

Woman with neck and shoulder pain at work
Ergonomics Work Environment

5 easy tricks to a varied workday

Do you experience discomfort or even pain throughout the day? It may be your static working position behind it all. Read on to find out five...

6 quick fixes for a better workstation
Ergonomics Work Environment

6 quick fixes for a better workstation

Many factors play into a healthy and positive working environment. Everything from noise levels to indoor climate can take a physical and mental toll on your...

man with surfboard sprinting on the sand
Ergonomics

Increasing your activity levels is easier than you think

We are bombarded with guidelines on keeping active every day to live a long, happy life. Even though it may seem overwhelming, your heart will thank...

three pillars of ergonomics
Ergonomics Unimouse

Three pillars of Office Equiptment Ergonomics: Balance Keyboard, Balance Keyboard Wrist Rest and Unimouse.

If you spend hours at your computer daily, you may experience different pains in your hands and wrists. Fortunately, there is equipment and gear that can...

3 ways to improve your workflow
Work Environment

3 ways to improve your workflow

Improving the workflow is something many of us aspire to do. We work hard every day to meet deadlines and expectations from colleagues, managers and ourselves,...

sore neck and shoulder at work
Ergonomics

Are you suffering from pain and soreness in your arms and shoulders?

More than a fourth of English workers have experienced pains due to working on a computer mouse. It is understood that a tight schedule and stress...

How active can I be when I am in the office every day?
Ergonomics Work Environment

How active can I be when I am in the office every day?

It is a question many people ask. Most people are likely becoming more and more aware of the risks associated with sedentary work while desiring to...

creative professional drawing on paper
Ergonomics RollerMouse

Why creative people love the RollerMouse

If you are an architect or a technical designer, chances are you spend most of your day facing the computer. You probably also have quite a...

Two coworkers sitting next to each other in front of a laptop
Work Environment

Why is the workstation so important, when it comes to improving the work environment?

It is well-known that there is a direct link between the work environment and productivity in the workplace. So, how do we improve the work environment...

The Anatomy of Ergonomics
Ergonomics

The anatomy of ergonomics

You are obviously familiar with the concept of ergonomics. But are you completely aware of what it entails and why we started to worry about having...

I am on sick leave
Ergonomics Sick Leave

How a centred mouse can help you reduce sick leave

The right ergonomic equipment and a centred mouse can reduce sick leave and increase employee productivity in one go. When employees are pain-free, they can focus on their...

Ergonomics for creators
Ergonomics Unimouse

Ergonomics for creators

Marketing Rockstars, Social Media Trailblazers and Initiative Officers may also need a helping hand For some, creative work means spending numerous hours in front of the...

left handed vertical computer mouse
Ergonomics Unimouse

Vertical Mice: Similar posture – different grip

At this point, we are all familiar with a vertical mouse, right? The design has been around since the early '90s and has seen a rise...

professional office worker stretching arms and hands
Ergonomics Pain RSI

Tingling little finger? Pain in forearm and elbow? Here is the reason

Ulnar injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and mouse arm. These disorders have many names, but they all result in pain and discomfort for office workers. Being...

Contour Design Blog

Learn more about ergonomics, work environment, sick leave and other work-related themes in our blog. The blog discovers areas that are relevant for those who work many hours in front of a computer. For many people sedentary work results in overload, strain and injuries of the wrist, shoulder or neck.

At Contour Design we're passionate about making ergonomics an essential part of life in front of a computer. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all solution, we aim to create equipment that is well-designed with a focus on adaptability, versatility, and promoting good habits.

This is what we mean by ergonomics.