(August 24, 2015) Why are children still sitting down all day in class,
especially when standing feels so much better? Here at JASWIG, we create
health-promoting furniture to make you feel better both mentally and
physically. This is why we created the StandUp, the first height-adjustable
wooden standing desk made for both kids and adults.
It seems that everywhere we go, we have a place to sit: in
public spaces, at the office, in our cars, on public transit, at home (you get
the picture). For most of us, the default option is to recline, and our
furniture and infrastructure make it the easiest choice. This occurs in schools
as well, where most children spend their day in ill-fitted sitting desks. Even
with afterschool activities, most modern-day kids spend up to 85% of their
waking hours in sedentary activities. Adults are no better, spending 8-12 hours
a day in a seated position.
This is where JASWIG comes in. We want to change our sitting
culture by introducing the first height-adjustable wooden standing desk for
both children and adults. We call it the StandUp. Its sleek design is made from
sustainably sourced wood, and is easily adjusted by even the youngest of users.
The StandUp is the first height-adjustable wooden standing
desk. Its lightweight and simple design allows for safe and easy height
adjustments in seconds, even for a young child. No person is the same size, and
using a standardized sitting desk or table for hours can compromise your
posture circulation, and musculature. When it comes to furniture, there really
is no “one size fits all.”
Our desk displays a beautiful balance between simplicity,
functionality, sustainability and familiarity. The design is based on the
vintage 60’s school desks but the edges and material are reflective of recent
technological innovations.