Contour Design Articles
Ergonomics and emloyee well-being
Musculoskeletal pain is a significant issue in Europe, affecting productivity and quality of life for many workers. With 3 out of 5 workers reporting pain related...
Life Cycle Assessment course #2 - Conducting an LCA
Continuing our journey of LCA knowledge sharing, we now present a method of conducting an LCA using your preferred LCA tool. In this case we will...
Life Cycle Assessment course #1
We believe that sustainability and transparency are the key stepping stones to the sustainable transition. That's why we are sharing our CO2 calculation methodology publically so...
Our sustainability promises
At Contour we don't just want to talk about possible areas of improvement or create open discussions without making any promises. That's why we are sharing...
Great innovation initiates great reductions
Great innovation initiates great reductions. Following our conversion from virgin sourced to recycled in some of our plastic products, we are now sourcing recycled Aluminium (Post-industrial)...
Our sustainability progress!
Happy World Environmental Day! As we did last year, we are again sharing our annual sustainability report covering environmental, social, and governance data and progress. The...
What is the carbon footprint of your workstation?
Contour Design has done extensive research for LCAs conducted on your common workstation devices. This research paints a picture of how much your IT products is...
What is carbon footprint?
Carbon is one of the greenhouse gases contributing to global warming. A carbon footprint indicates how much carbon a specific product or service contributes based on...
How do you treat repetitive strain injuries?
Since repetitive strain injuries, also called mouse arm, is often connected to computer work and poor ergonomics such as faulty installed equipment, it is good to...
Dismissal during sick leave - what now?
For many UK workers experiencing long term sick leave, it is a significant concern whether or not they are at risk of losing their jobs. It...
How much sick leave can you take?
There is no definitive answer to this question, as it all depends on whether your employer offers a better sick leave scheme than the SSP. However,...
How to reduce sick leave?
First and foremost, employers must be aware of working conditions and structures that can help discover any pains or challenges – both physical and mental –...
What is the best space for a home office?
The best space for a home office is always where you have the room to set up a proper workstation. It includes a table with the...
Being efficient when working from home
When all your stuff and no colleagues surround you, it can be challenging to refrain from getting distracted and not lose momentum in the workflow. It...
Do you want to reduce sick leave in the office? Here are 5 top tips
It is not just the flu that causes sick leave among employees. A key driver is the working environment, as it affects employees twofold - physically...
Going back to the office after COVID-19? 8 things that will have changed
Numerous things have changed in recent years, not least how we work in the office. For many, it has changed from open office environments to a...
Back in the office: Expectations vs. reality
After a long period of working from home, many of us are currently returning to work. But even though you may have missed socialising with colleagues,...
Sick leave and ergonomics - understanding the interlink
Sick leave and ergonomics are heavily interlinked. Neither body nor mind is designed to make small, repetitive movements for hours in front of a screen. Therefore,...
Return to the office: How to do it right
After working from home for an extended period, we slowly return to the office and have a more ordinary workday. It can be a significant upheaval,...
Get rid of pain and strains with a vertical mouse
We have good news for you. With a vertical mouse, you can get rid of pain when working with a mouse. Have you ever experienced pain when...
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.