# Supporting Entrepreneurial Excellence with Ergonomic Design
Tangram Interiors recently demonstrated our commitment to supporting innovative business leaders by donating premium Steelcase Gesture chairs to all 39 finalists in Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year awards across Greater Los Angeles and Orange County.
## Beyond Sponsorship: Creating Impact Through Design
As longtime sponsors of the EY awards program, we wanted to go beyond traditional support this year. **"We wanted to provide something that embodies what we do and contributes to their wellbeing,"** said Tangram CEO Joe Lozowski.
The choice to donate ergonomic seating reflects our understanding that successful entrepreneurs often spend countless hours at their desks, making proper ergonomic support essential for sustained productivity and health.
## The Science Behind the Gesture Chair
As a Steelcase Premier Partner—one of only 35 in the United States and Canada—we selected the Gesture chair for its research-backed design approach. Steelcase conducted a comprehensive global posture study across six continents with over 2,000 participants, revealing how technology has created new workplace challenges.
**Key findings from their research:** - Modern technology has led to new, often unhealthy postures - Traditional seating solutions don't adequately support today's work behaviors - Poor ergonomics can disrupt concentration and creativity
## Design Features That Matter
The Gesture chair addresses these challenges through thoughtful engineering:
- **Adaptive support** for varying user sizes and body types - **Dynamic positioning** that accommodates different head and arm movements - **Technology integration** supporting everything from large monitors to mobile devices - **Workspace flexibility** compatible with height-adjustable desks, benching systems, and traditional workstations
## Recognizing Innovation in Business
EY's Entrepreneur of the Year program represents one of the world's most prestigious business awards, operating in more than 145 cities across 60+ countries. The program celebrates entrepreneurs who inspire others through vision, leadership, and achievement—values that align closely with our approach to workplace design.
## The Tangram Approach to Workplace Wellness
This donation reflects our broader philosophy that exceptional workspaces foster satisfaction, collaboration, and productivity at every organizational level. Through our comprehensive service offerings—including furniture, flooring, fabrication, custom solutions, move management, and technology integration—we create environments that support both immediate comfort and long-term success.
**Our integrated approach ensures:** - Careful consideration of every design element - Maximum utility and comfort for all users - Alignment with organizational culture and brand - Sustainable solutions that adapt to changing needs
## Looking Forward
Supporting these entrepreneurial leaders with quality ergonomic seating represents more than a donation—it's an investment in the idea that great design can enhance human potential. As these business leaders continue building strong companies and transforming industries, they'll do so with the ergonomic support needed for sustained success.
The intersection of entrepreneurship and workplace design continues to evolve, and we're proud to support the innovators shaping tomorrow's business landscape.
