Herman Miller and Tokyo-based designer Naoto Fukasawa introduce Asari Chair by Herman Miller (Asari)—a new chair that provides sophisticated ergonomic performance in a soft form—and a design that is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Asari was inspired by organic forms found in nature. Its name means “clam” in Japanese and is an anthropomorphic metaphor […]

At WorkArena we represent industry leading brands such as Herman Miller, Framery, Geiger & others, to deliver the best quality product. The below products are some of Herman Miller’s most functional and popular products that will enhance any office fit out or home office project from both an ergonomic and stylish perspective. Having the correct […]

The modern office is a welcoming place for working and bonding with co-workers. Here are 5 ways pods can increase social wellbeing at work. The modern office has to be a welcoming place for working and bonding with co-workers – and pods can increase social wellbeing at work. Remote working changed the way offices function. […]

Celebrating designer George Nelson on his birthday (May 29th, 1908). Nelson is famous for designing the Nelson Bubble Lamp range, the Nelson Platform Bench and the Nelson Marshmallo Sofa. An innovative idea, a timeless design In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article detailing the Storage Wall, George Nelson’s novel architectural concept for American homes that proposed […]

Integrating ocean-bound plastic into products and processes Herman Miller has upgraded the Sayl chair to contain up to 1.36kg of Ocean Bound Plastic per chair. Sayl’s eco-dematerialized design uses less material in more inventive ways to provide ergonomic comfort, and a smaller footprint.  The unique design keeps the chair lightweight, and less material is used […]

Celebrating a century of innovation, design and modern heirloom quality Humble beginnings Who was Herman Miller? In 1923, the Michigan Star Furniture Company became what we now know as Herman Miller, when D.J. De Pree and his father-in-law (you guessed it – Herman Miller) purchased the company. De Pree renamed the company after Miller, who […]

This year in celebration of World Design Day we are honouring designers of the past and present who have created iconic pieces of furniture and innovative ergonomic designed products to develop the working office into a stylish and smart space. Many of the designers featured in this blog have created iconic designs that have remained […]

Herman Miller is all about flexible and intelligent design. A case in point is its decision to create the next evolution of Ratio, a market-leading height-adjustable design system. Since 1905, the pioneering furniture brand has provided solutions that meet the needs of the ‘modern’ worker. Herman Miller creates not only new products that meet the […]

Working in an open office can occasionally be challenging with all the background noise and distracting phone calls. To tackle this challenge, the market is nowadays full of different kinds of office dividers and partitions. However, they often leave much to be desired when it comes to better noise reduction and improved privacy in the […]

The way people work is constantly changing – and that’s even more true in recent years. Understanding work trends helps businesses stay successful. Here’s a look back at the work trends Framery Acoustics observed in 2022, and what to expect in 2023. 5 work trends noted in 2022 1. Covid changed everything The impact of covid […]