Kiba is an active task chair that promotes movement to strengthen the core, while improving balance and flexibility. The angle seat allows user to sit at a perching position, which is the least harmful solution to the lower back when seated. The planar seat activates the sit bone to support the upward drive of the spine. A benefit to sitting in this position is that weight can be sense through the feet allowing for higher body awareness. The simple design allows for low cost manufacturing and modular customization.

Tommy Duong is a graduate from San Jose State University. He spent the early part of his life looking for his passion and fell in love with Industrial Design when he took his first design class at San Jose State University. His goal is to use his passion and skills to make the world a better place for the next generations by creating meaningful designs. He has a keen understanding of designing for the consumer by a consumer. He applies this perspective to help create mindful designs to improve people's lives.