The Chair Fit LabThe Chair Fit Lab
Maya Chen

Maya Chen

Human-chair interface metrics, dynamic tilt mechanics, attention/energy correlations

About

Data-focused human factors analyst who runs comparative chair tests and turns movement metrics into real-world performance gains.

Core Beliefs

If you can measure it, you can improve it; chairs should amplify micro-movement and mental stamina.

Background

In a two-week sprint study, I swapped three chairs across six analysts and tracked focus lapses, fidget counts, and recline cadence. The model with the smoothest, back-synced tilt cut micro-fidgets by 23% and boosted task streaks. That moment cemented my principle: measure the mechanism, then the downstream day.

Author Articles

Top 5 Ergonomic Chairs Under $500 for Back Pain Relief

Top 5 Ergonomic Chairs Under $500 for Back Pain Relief

Get a data-driven shortlist of five ergonomic chairs under $500 that reduce back strain by optimizing seat depth, recline sync, and lumbar adjustability. Follow the simple fit rule - match seat depth to femur length - to choose the right model for lasting relief and better focus.

8th Oct
Ergonomic Workstation Setup: Chair, Desk & Monitor Guide

Ergonomic Workstation Setup: Chair, Desk & Monitor Guide

Use data-backed adjustments to fit chair, desk, and monitor to your body - seat depth, lumbar support, recline tension, armrests, desk height, and screen position - to reduce strain and boost focus. Includes a practical checklist to measure changes and keep settings repeatable.

3rd Oct
Lumbar Support Chairs Maintain Natural Spine Curve

Lumbar Support Chairs Maintain Natural Spine Curve

Learn how to configure lumbar support to preserve the spine’s natural curve, reduce disc pressure and muscle fatigue, and keep alignment through movement for longer focus. Apply simple fit checks and evidence-backed chair metrics to dial in height, depth, recline, and seat settings for measurable comfort and performance.

3rd Oct
Ergonomic Office Chairs: Science-Backed Pain Relief

Ergonomic Office Chairs: Science-Backed Pain Relief

Learn how to select and fine-tune a chair using evidence-based fit metrics and micro-adjustability - lumbar height, seat depth, recline tension, and movement tracking - to measurably reduce pain and improve focus within 7–14 days.

3rd Oct