Ergonomics in the workplace has become a popular topic in recent years. The days of people using regular desks with regular chairs are starting to fade as evidenced by the large number of ergonomic office and work chairs coming onto the market that are being bought not only by offices but also by individuals for their offices. In the home.
Herman Miller, known for its ergonomic chairs, has also brought its game to the desk space with the Herman Miller Envelop Desk.
The Envelop desktop is so named because envelopes you. It slides toward you at a slight downward angle and is cut out so the user allows the desk to go around them instead of just facing you like a traditional desk. The angle is adjustable depending on what is most comfortable for the user.
The keyboard rests on the inclined part and combined with an ergonomic chair and a proper posture, it allows good ergonomics for the forearms and wrists. Monitors can be placed on top of the desk on a surface that remains flat, or attached to the back of the desk with monitor arms. Add a footrest under the desk and you can achieve some ideal ergonomic working positions.
However, all this innovation is not without its drawbacks.
First, because the desk top is sloped, it’s hard to store anything on it. Are you going to drop your desk mouse? Where are you going to put your coffee cup? It’s advanced ergonomics at the cost of some functionality. Of course, this can be remedied by placing another table or filing cabinet next to the Envelop desk to put your coffee, pens, notebooks, etc. us.
Second, the desk is height adjustable (which is nice), but adjusting it requires turning the desk over, so it’s not something you can adjust on a whim.
Third, there are no drawers or anything. External storage is required. So it’s not really feasible for an all-purpose desktop solution.
Finally, making use of its inclined surface requires an ergonomic chair that reclines so that your body can be positioned at the correct angle in relation to the desk, so if you only have a standard office task chair, you may not even can take advantage of the Wrap.
The Herman Miller envelope can be a great option, or it may not work at all, and it all depends on the needs of the user. But if it meets your needs, it is definitely a cool ergonomic piece of furniture that is not only functional but also adds a stylish element to your office.