2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Seat Cushion

Entrant Company

Qingdao Smart Dream Selected E-commerce Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Workplace & Office

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

The integrated lumbar support seat cushion design is inspired by the prevalent lumbar health issues faced by modern individuals in prolonged sitting scenarios, such as office work or driving. Through its "seat-back linkage" structural logic, it systematically alleviates lower back fatigue across multiple dimensions, including support, comfort, fit, and ease of use. Additionally, ventilation holes are incorporated into both the lumbar support and cushion sections, ensuring excellent air circulation even during extended use, reducing stuffiness.
The core of the design lies in its ergonomic philosophy, precisely aligning with the natural curvature of the human lumbar spine. The lumbar support section is shaped to match the physiological curve of the lower back, filling the gap between the waist and the chair back to maintain the spine’s natural forward curvature, thus preventing compensatory muscle tension. The cushion forms a seamless support surface with the lumbar section, conforming to the hip’s contours to distribute pressure evenly. The "integrated seat-back" structure ensures balanced force distribution across the lumbar spine, hips, and ischium, significantly reducing localized pressure during prolonged sitting.
Unlike traditional separate lumbar supports and cushions, the integrated design eliminates the need for users to manually adjust positions with each use, avoiding support failure due to misalignment. Moreover, compared to conventional cushions, it employs a slow-rebound memory foam core that softens with body heat to conform to individual body shapes, offering a more tailored and supportive fit.

Credits

Ansheng Jiang
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