Workplace Ergonomics Leader Humanscale bags the prestigious iF Design Award 2025 for its ‘Float Mini’ and ‘Trea’ collection

Bengaluru : Humanscale, the global leader in workplace ergonomics, announced that its ‘Float Mini’ and the ‘Trea’ collection have been both awarded the prestigious iF Design Award 2025. This globally renowned award is a seal of quality for outstanding design and design quality. For over 70 years the awards have been given by iF International Forum Design GmbH, making it one of the oldest independent design institutions in the world. The awards for Humanscale marks another milestone in Humanscale’s commitment to creating innovative, user-centred designs that promote well-being in the workplace.

Humanscale’s Float Mini and Trea Collection were selected from thousands of entries by an independent panel of expert jurors, who praised the designs for their groundbreaking innovation, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.

The awards were given in the discipline of product in the office category and honours the innovative and outstanding design of both Float Mini and Trea. This makes Humanscale one of the best among the almost 11,000 submissions from 66 countries – an impressive achievement that underlies the highly competitive nature of this award.

“Humanscale’s latest honours underscore its leadership in designing ergonomic and sustainable products for modern work life,” said Sathish Nandagopal, Founder and Director of Humanscale’s Authorized India Distribution Partner, S Cube Ergonomics Pvt Ltd.” Both the Float Mini and Trea Collection is on prominent display at our Exclusive Showroom and Ergonomics Experience Centre at Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune as well as in 10+ multi-branded stores across India, wherein visitors can come and see for themselves Humanscale’s commitment to innovative, sustainable design that enhances the modern workspace.”

Humanscale’s height-adjustable Float Mini tables offer an ideal solution for improving well-being and productivity—wherever work happens. Powered by a pneumatic cylinder, Float Mini promotes natural movement with a smooth, adjustable worksurface that glides effortlessly to different heights, eliminating the need for proximity to a power source and ensuring ergonomic comfort in any setting.

Merging simplicity with sophistication, Trea delivers intuitive ergonomic support to any workspace. Designed in collaboration with renowned designer Todd Bracher, Trea’s innovative solid-state recline mechanism provides seamless, natural movement without manual adjustments. Its contoured shell is thoughtfully crafted to support the body’s curves, enhancing lower back support and mimicking the hips’ natural rotation. With a minimalist aesthetic and versatile design, Trea is ideal for professional, home, and “third place” environments, offering both comfort and style.

“This is really a big honour for Humanscale as the international jury of experts for the awards consisted of 131 independent design experts who recognised Humanscale design sensibilities in both products prevailing against the high calibre competition and deservedly winning the coveted seal of approval,” said Alastair Stubbs, Country Director India, Humanscale. “Both our award-winning products will be featured in the 2025 iF Design Award exhibition scheduled to be held at Berlin later this month, which showcases cutting-edge design innovation from around the world. The Float Mini and Trea Collection will also be included in the iF DESIGN AWARD digital platform and promotional materials.”