The continuation of the work-at-home trend is associated with challenges to remote workers. Their homes do not always have enough space for the integration of an attractive and ergonomic workstation that leaves the look and feel of the room fundamentally intact. Float Mini offers the perfect solution with its compact design and cosy aesthetics. The rounded corners, slim profile and matt textures help it blend harmoniously into a home environment without sacrificing functionality – a feature that only becomes obvious during use. An off-centre base ensures that no table legs get in the way when the users change their sitting position, and the infinitely variable height adjustment feature permits ergonomic working while standing. Humanscale is both the name and the mission of the manufacturer, whose products are consistently designed for user-centric functionality. Float Mini can also be fitted with castors for mobility, and the desktop options of bamboo, MDF or linoleum in a warm colour palette cater to personal preferences. “Float Mini is reminiscent of the wabi-sabi aesthetic,” commented the Red Dot jurors. “The asymmetrical design ensures that it can perfectly fulfil its function. It offers a remarkable level of quality and user convenience, and the desk is adaptable to a variety of settings beyond the home office, such as hotels or living spaces.” The product designers spent a long time fine-tuning Float Mini to achieve its intuitive functionality and unique character. Every detail, from the geometry of the base to the mechanical feel of the height adjustment, was worked on until perfection was achieved. The materials were intentionally chosen to balance aesthetic appeal, eco-friendliness and longevity. Last but not least, the minimalist design reflects the modern-day consumer demand for products that are repairable and made of just a few components. “Fewer parts mean fewer potential points of failure, easier disassembly and better recyclability,” said the product designers. All variants of Float Mini prove that this approach produces beautiful results.
