Are you sitting comfortably?
In this episode, Matthew Chiles is at the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) in Stevenage, home to the iconic ‘BSI standard bum’ - a quirky but crucial tool used since the mid-1960s to test the durability of sofas, chairs, and beds.Alongside this fascinating bit of testing tech, Matthew meets Levent Caglar, FIRA’s Head of Consultancy and Senior Ergonomist, and a legendary figure in ergonomics and standards-making. Levent has spent over 40 years shaping the design and safety of furniture we all use daily. From office chairs to children's furniture, his influence is everywhere.The…
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