Niels Diffrient: Rethinking the way we sit down

The speaker shares their journey from a childhood fascination with airplanes to a career in design. Initially captivated by the romance of 1930s aviation, they pursued aeronautical engineering but eventually shifted to art and design. After years in the design industry, they sought to rediscover their passion by focusing on furniture, specifically chairs. The speaker describes the challenges and innovations involved in creating an ergonomic chair that automatically adjusts to the user's needs, emphasizing the importance of comfort and functionality.

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