Ergonomi design – Swedish Design Consultancy

Ergonomi design, founded in Stockholm in 1969, has led in combining aesthetics with functionality, especially in designs for people with disabilities. By 2003, the company had grown to include 27 industrial designers, engineers, and ergonomists. Key figures like Maria Benktzon and Sven-Eric Juhlin joined the team in the 1970s, significantly contributing to its innovative approach.

Veryday – A New Era

In recent years, Ergonomi’s design has been rebranded and is now known as Veryday. This change signifies a broader scope and commitment to human-centric design.

Design Innovations

A blend of elegance and practicality characterizes their work. Noteworthy projects include:

• Ideal Kitchen Knife (1974): This knife was functional and aesthetically pleasing, designed for people with arthritis. Its significance is highlighted by its inclusion in the Museum of Modern Art’s Permanent Collection in New York.
• Eating and Drinking Tableware (1978): This range, recognized for its design excellence, caters to people with disabilities while maintaining an appealing aesthetic.
• Ambulance Stretcher (1983): A critical design for Swedish ambulances, awarded for its outstanding design.
• BabyBjorn Baby Carrier: A testament to practical and safe design, winning multiple awards, including the Design of the Decade Award (1999).
• Genotropin Injection Pen (1996): A medical device designed for children with hormone growth deficiency, recognized for its exceptional design internationally.

Expansion and Recognition

• Japanese Expansion (2002): Ergonomi design established its first Japanese branch, showcasing its international reach and winning significant awards for its innovative designs.
• Awards and Accolades: Veryday has been recognized for its excellence in design with over 240 national and international awards, including prestigious honours like the Red Dot Design Team of the Year award.

Contributions to Literature

• “Func” by Susanne Pagold and Gábor Palotai (2006): This book delves into the principles and philosophy underpinning Veryday’s design ethos.

Sources

Byars, M., & Riley, T. (2004). The design encyclopedia. Laurence King Publishing.

Wikipedia contributors. (2020, December 8). Veryday. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:24, January 22, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Veryday&oldid=992956989

Woodham, J. (2004). A Dictionary of Modern Design. : Oxford University Press. Retrieved 22 Jan. 2021

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