Contour Design Articles

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...

Exercises for office workers to avoid RSI
Ergonomics RSI

Exercises that can prevent and relieve RSI

A simple elastics band can take you a long way. If you have one, that's great! If not, fortunately, they are easy and cheap to acquire,...

tennis elbow
Ergonomics RSI

RSI: Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

You might think that tennis elbows are exclusively for the Serena Williams and Roger Federer's of the world. However, you do not have to be a...

wrist pain
Ergonomics Pain RSI

RSI: Carpal Tunnel & Wrist Pain

Wrist pain. We tend to experience it after sleeping in an awkward position or after a particularly aggressive game of Frisbee. For others, though, it can...

corporate guy having neck pain at work
Ergonomics RSI Workstation

Avoid injuries and save money: The effect of an ergonomically correct workstation

It is not as tricky (or expensive) to incorporate sound ergonomics in the office as many people think. On the contrary, you can save quite a bit of...

Why an ergonomic mouse is worth the investment
Ergonomics Sick Leave Workstation

Why an ergonomic mouse is worth the investment

Many see an ergonomic computer mouse as a higher cost than traditional mouses. However, knowing what it does for employee health, it could be an excellent...

Home Office – All the regulations you need to know
Home Office Work Environment

Home Office – All the regulations you need to know

When you have employees working from home, you may think you have successfully outsourced some of the responsibilities to ensure a good work environment and data...

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.