The Kickstand Desk Keeps Workers Constantly Moving
Meghan Young — November 10, 2011 — Art & Design
References: kickstandfurniture & psfk
There are standing desks, there are even treadmill desks, but the Kickstand Desk is one of the first workspaces that incorporates a bicycle to encourage staying active during typical sedentary times. Interestingly enough, the Kickstand Desk doesn't actually sport a built-in bike. The standard desk's dimensions have simply been tweaked so that the user's own bike can fit beneath it comfortably.
Conceived by Dan Young, who as a result founded Kickstand Furniture, the Kickstand Desk is manufactured in Cleveland. According to Young, "The real mission was to build a line of furniture geared toward the avid cycler. I love bicycles and if I had my way I’d be riding them every day. Now I can." Mission achieved.
Conceived by Dan Young, who as a result founded Kickstand Furniture, the Kickstand Desk is manufactured in Cleveland. According to Young, "The real mission was to build a line of furniture geared toward the avid cycler. I love bicycles and if I had my way I’d be riding them every day. Now I can." Mission achieved.
Trend Themes
1. Cycling Workspaces - The Kickstand Desk combines workspace and exercise, paving the way for more active work environments.
2. Bike-friendly Furniture - Kickstand Furniture's innovative design allows cyclists to seamlessly integrate their bicycles into their workstations, promoting a healthier lifestyle.
3. Active Productivity - The Kickstand Desk sets the stage for a new wave of workspaces that prioritize physical activity and mental focus for increased productivity.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers have the opportunity to tap into the growing demand for innovative and health-conscious workspaces, such as the Kickstand Desk.
2. Fitness and Wellness - The fitness and wellness industry can explore partnerships with furniture companies to create products that merge exercise and productivity, like the Kickstand Desk.
3. Office Equipment and Supplies - Companies in the office equipment and supplies industry can develop and market accessories specifically designed for incorporating bicycles into workspaces, inspired by the Kickstand Desk.
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