About a year and a half ago, I posted here on our blog about my conversion to standing while working. As a part of that conversion, I invented what I like to call the “iDesk” or a desktop riser made out of an iMac box with a bunch of random wood shelving placed on top. You can see a picture of the original iDesk here.
Well, in recent weeks, a few exciting things have happened in the realm of standing while working here at Element Fusion. First, the ranks of “the standers” have increased by 300%. That’s right, Jessica Larson, Element Fusion’s Client Services Manager, and Ha Bui, one of Element Fusion’s newest Internet consultants have joined the fun. Not only that, but they have both created their own iDesks. Here are some pictures of Jessica and Ha with their new office arrangements.
Second, at Jessica’s request, we got some of those anti-fatigue mats that provide a little cushion under your feet. Personally, having stood on the floor for a year and a half, it took me a little while to get used to the new feel of the mats, but in the end, I think they are a bit of a help to relieve a little of the pressure on the bottom of your feet.
And finally, I’m very excited to announce that I have now graduated to an actual standing-height desk. We found a product called the Geek Desk which offers a full size desktop surface on a metal frame that raises and lowers electronically. To be honest, I don’t use the raising and lowering part much as I stand full time, but having the ability to adjust the height quickly and easily does make the desk more versatile. Not only that, but this was the best value of any kind of standing height desk we could find (the world could use a few more quality, affordable standing-height desk options). The nicest part is having the extra room to spread out at a single height instead of having to make use of multiple height surfaces.
Here’s a picture of the new Geek Desk configuration.
If you haven’t considered standing while working, I highly recommend it. It takes a month or so to fully adjust but once you pass that threshold, there’s nothing to it. You burn 50% more calories than while sitting and a medical study I saw sometime last year even claims standing reduces your risk of death. So stand up and live long, America!
That is all.
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Friday, March 26, 2010
by Tim Wall
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