"Accessible design usually ends up helping us all, ergonomics and science working together to create smarter, research-backed solutions. The solid oak Svelte Collection, by OWIU Design, is born out of this premise, created out of an inextricable relationship between art and science. A commitment to thoughtful craftsmanship makes these designs a unique addition to assisted living design, portable and comfortable for anyone. With this project, OWIU reminds us that adaptive design, while created for a specific audience, can actually help us all."
"As generations, we age differently, and the Baby Boomer generation is no different. Sustainable design, wellness classes, and mental health are welcome additions to elder care, offering a more holistic vision of assisted living, with elegant design to match. Softly sloping, the Svelte Chair offers an easy, approachable vision of how design could look if we really dug in to these necessary but often last-considered functions, with the belief that we deserve dignity at any age."
"Starting off with a nicely tapered leg, the seat immediately feels open and welcoming. A synthetic leather cushion keeps things comfortable and easy to clean, OWIU cognizant of their audience. A beautifully generous arm flows into an organic backrest, capitalizing on the best iterations of multiple techniques to create the final design. This juncture looks incredibly solid, offering visual weight for a chair that seems to be standing on tiptoe."
Accessible design benefits everyone by combining ergonomics and science to produce research-backed solutions. The solid oak Svelte Collection by OWIU Design exemplifies adaptive design through thoughtful craftsmanship, portability, and comfort. The collection includes a stackable Svelte Chair and Svelte Table that elevate interiors while respecting aging users. The Svelte Chair features a tapered leg, synthetic leather cushion, generous armrests, and an organic backrest that provide comfort, easy maintenance, stability, and dignified support for standing and sitting. The Svelte Table, offered in two sizes, uses smooth rounded transitions between tabletop and legs to complement the chair and enhance assisted living environments.
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