STUDIO WEBER + ASSOCIATES

EMPATHY MAKES GOOD BUSINESS

Studio Weber + Associates is a design studio focused on creating products and experiences that respond to the human condition. For more than two decades, our team has applied human-centered research to design principles to gain the empathy needed to represent the end user. In other words, we earn the right to design.

  • The core of our process is to make, learn, test, repeat, in essence fail fast to succeed sooner. In our experience, it’s what we’re learning in this process that makes all the difference.

WE BELIEVE IN...

  • Design plays a central role in everyone’s daily lives. Whether playing, working, learning or healing, it’s SWA’s objective to design experiences that manifest wellness and a higher quality of life.

  • A few key principles guide our work. Chief among them sits squarely at the intersection of Truth and Beauty. We build to learn. We apply art to science. We integrate form and function with the intent to deliver solutions that provide tangible human benefits in aesthetically pleasing ways.

The Embody chair is the modern benchmark for pressure distribution, natural alignment, and healthy movement. Instead of locking you into the seat, this modern ergonomic office chair combines active and passive ergonomics to encourage effortless long-term sitting.

EMBODY

HERMAN MILLER

Winner of a NeoCon Gold Award for task seating, the Caper Stacking Chair offers exceptional comfort and performance. Its design features a contoured molded polypropylene back with perforations to help maintain body temperature during long periods of sitting.

CAPER

HERMAN MILLER

MobiLegs is a modern mobility solution designed to eliminate the discomfort of traditional crutches through an innovative, spring-loaded suspended polymer membrane saddle and contoured frame. By focusing on ergonomic contact points and natural gait, the design provides users with superior comfort and independence during long-term or temporary use.

MOBILEGS

MOBI

A 2022 Good Design Award winner, the Union Chair is a masterclass in intuitive support, offering a sophisticated, lightweight frame that promotes active sitting and long-term comfort. Its development reflects an eight-year exploration into how furniture can harmonize health, beauty, and functional truth.

UNION

HYUNDAI LIVART

LIV

LIV IS URBAN LIFESTYLE COMPANY FOUNDED BY SWA

LIV is a modern furniture brand specializing in modular shelving, dining tables, and space-saving furniture designed for urban living. Our products are built for apartments, small homes, and flexible interiors, with lightweight construction, durable materials, and timeless design.

Conceived as a ‘free composition of light’, Licorice uses an elegant, minimal modular rail and high-performance LED modules in a delightful way to transform utility into a personalized sensory experience across floor, desk, and wall configurations.

LICORICE

LIV

Known as the “living chair,” the Comfort Air features a proprietary mechanism with an independent seat and back that work together to find a perfect balance, cradling the body in a weightless “floating” position. Version 2 that is in development will feature an innovative solid state polymer mechanism optimizing it from 65 parts to 3 parts.

COMFORT AIR

AMERICAN LEATHER

This study reimagines Apple retail via a scalable furniture systems approach designed for a 10-year life cycle. From stackable boxes and living walls to app-controlled intelligent sliding partitions, the project creates a versatile platform balancing high-performance utility with a sustainable aesthetic.

APPLE

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Riva blends timeless nautical inspiration with a proprietary high-performance suspension design manufactured for ultimate comfort. This versatile outdoor suite pairs suspension textile with precision cast metal structures to create an elegant, organic silhouette that adapts to any high-end residential or hospitality setting.

RIVA

‍  ‍HOLLY HUNT

OUTDOOR COLLECTION

Inspired by the sensuality and precision of classic speedboats, this collection reimagines the outdoor environment as a “Place” defined by relaxation and sensory pleasure. The collection balances biomorphic forms with architectonic structure.

This conceptual redesign harmonizes Toro’s design language with ergonomic research, replacing complex mechanical interfaces with a universal handle architecture. It prioritizes neutral wrist posture and infinite grip variability to resolve point-load discomfort while delivering a clean, sophisticated aesthetic.

PERSONAL PACE

TORO

The Infinity Air Seat brings high-performance ergonomic suspension technology to the kayak, featuring a height and angle-adjustable back and user-adjustable hip pads. This modular system automatically finds the perfect balance to cradle the paddler’s body, providing superior lower spine support and stability on the water.

INFINITY AIR

EDDYLINE KAYAK

Spire is a modular power tower harmonizing advanced electrical distribution with portable utility. Integrating 120V and USB charging into a weighted base, the system provides a foundation for interchangeable Bluetooth audio and LED light modules for modern interiors.

SPIRE

HENCE

SLEEP NUMBER

Reimagining the bed as a holistic “living hub,” this project blends physical comfort with intuitive digital interfaces, including several remote control concepts. By integrating warm wood materiality with modular utility, the design creates a seamless landscape for both deep restoration and connected activity.

PUR

Partnering with Recovery Engineering the studio designed the original PUR filtration line, the first faucet-mounted system, the Traveler, and the Hiker. By merging technical rigor with intuitive ergonomics, these designs introduced the first Automatic Safety Monitor (ASM) gauge to ensure ongoing residential water safety.

This concept reimagines the living area as a cohesive landscape, harmonizing plush, low-profile seating with integrated surfaces. Designed for seamless transition between relaxation and productivity, the system eliminates the need for peripheral tables, creating a refined, unified environment that anchors the modern interior.

SAGUARO MODULAR SOFA 

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… AND MUCH MORE

Concepts we have developed over the years: hydroponic gardening products, electronics, app interfaces, lighting, aerodynamic tractor trailer fairings, personal safety equipment, AED bags, lawn mower seats, airplane seating, laboratory seating, mobility and health products.