What is your reading posture???

hkseol · Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:51 pm

Hi, guys~
My name is Claire Sul and I'm studying product design in the UK.
As my final year project, i'm doing design about domestic reading chair.
normally when we are reading, we sit, lie or lean back for comfort to read.
For design reading chair, I need to research about people's reading habits and feeling during reading.
So… I would like to listen readers' opinions

and I am kindly asking you to help my simple questionnaires, but it shouldn’t take long.

1. When you read something, where do you read normally?
a. dining or studying chair and table b. easy chair or lounge chair
c. sofa d. bed e. others(please specify)

2. when you read, what is your comfortable reading posture?

3. Do you think the chair with table or tabletop is necessary during read for holding books
or coffee cups?, or table bothers your reading space?

4. when do you read, do you prefer open place(big) or personal place(samll)?
could you explain why?

5. if you feel uncomfortable things(emotionally or physically) about your reading place,
could you explain what is it? and why?

6. If you have a special chair for reading, what do you feel about it? such as comfortable,
enjoyable, concentrated, ect....

so far, these are my questionaires, I'm really really looking forward your reply and it will be great help to my project.

Appreciate reading my post
Thank you

Chris OConnor · Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:53 pm

This looks like a fun quiz and I hope some members reply. When I have a few minutes I'll answer your questions.

Kevin · Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:03 pm


	hkseol wrote: 1. When you read something, where do you read normally?

c and e

My reading time, while at my house, is split about evenly between reading on the sofa (sitting upright or perhaps slouching but never lying down) under the shine of my beloved reading light and in the back yard, standing up for the most part, supervising my cats.


	Quote: 2. when you read, what is your comfortable reading posture?

Gave it away already... sitting up and slouching down. I also like to read while standing.


	Quote: 3. Do you think the chair with table or tabletop is necessary during read for holding books or coffee cups?, or table bothers your reading space?

I'm not entirely sure what you're asking about here. Is the question referring to a chair that has an attached table - something like a school desk? If so, then I'll say that I don't like the idea. It seems like it would be too confining for me. If it's asking about a stand alone table that is placed near (but not too near) the chair, then yes, I find it to be a very welcome piece of furniture - it holds up the peviously mentioned beloved reading light. Honestly, I get a tingle just turning its knob.


	Quote: 4. when do you read, do you prefer open place(big) or personal place(samll)? could you explain why?

I'm pretty flexible in this regard. I can't say I have a preference.


	Quote: 5. if you feel uncomfortable things(emotionally or physically) about your reading place, could you explain what is it? and why?

I don't. I'm assuming for this question you're referring exclusively to the furniture and setting of the reading place rather than to extrinsic factors such as... cats.


	Quote: 6. If you have a special chair for reading, what do you feel about it? such as comfortable, enjoyable, concentrated, ect....

I do almost all my reading, inside the house, on the sofa. It's an old sofa, and I'm not particularly fond of it. But it's functional, and while I'm open to the idea of a different sofa or chair adding to the comfort/enjoyment/concentration quotient it's not something that I'm in a hurry to test.

Good luck!

Murasaki · Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:59 pm

1. Just about everywhere. Everything you mentioned plus at work in my chair and leaning against a wall waiting in a line for something.

2. Eh, I am always slouched admittedly.

3. No, I don't think they are necessary. I can read and drink coffee almost anywhere.

4. I prefer a personal place just because I like the quiet. I admit I am easily distracted and like to know what is going on in public places.

5. Sometimes I read at work and I worry about getting in trouble for reading. I also don't want to be asked questions about what I am reading necessarily while I am trying to read it.

6. Nope, I just read any time, and anywhere I can.

SarahIG · Sun Mar 14, 2010 4:25 pm

When you read something, where do you read normally?
I normally read in bed but with my Absolute Sandman comics, its easier to read them at my computer desk.

when you read, what is your comfortable reading posture?
Well since I normally read in bed lying down on my side.

Do you think the chair with table or tabletop is necessary during read for holding books
or coffee cups?, or table bothers your reading space?
As I said I use a table to read my sandman comics.

when do you read, do you prefer open place(big) or personal place(samll)?
could you explain why? I prefer to read in private.

if you feel uncomfortable things(emotionally or physically) about your reading place,
could you explain what is it? and why? I don't.

6. If you have a special chair for reading, what do you feel about it? such as comfortable,
enjoyable, concentrated, ect.... No special chair just my bed and computer chair.

blankspace101 · Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:06 pm

1. When you read something, where do you read normally?
Usually on my bed or the sofa but if a nice comfy armchair recliner is avaliable then that would be my choice.
2. when you read, what is your comfortable reading posture?
I would say sitting back but upright.
3. Do you think the chair with table or tabletop is necessary during read for holding books
or coffee cups?, or table bothers your reading space?
I think that a table would probably just get in the way, but depending on how big your book is maybe that would be useful.
4. when do you read, do you prefer open place(big) or personal place(samll)?
could you explain why?
I read anywhere I can.
5. if you feel uncomfortable things(emotionally or physically) about your reading place,
could you explain what is it? and why?
The only thing that bothers me when I'm reading is when people start talking to me lol.
6. If you have a special chair for reading, what do you feel about it? such as comfortable,
enjoyable, concentrated, ect....
I do not as of current

caseyjo · Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:54 am

1. When you read something, where do you read normally?
I like to read in an armchair. Can't sit on any chair that doesn't have arms. I like to read in bed, but I need to be pretty caffeinated in order to actually stay away in bed. I read a lot on public transportation as well, but I don't have any control over that really. If I can't get a seat on the train, I don't like to pull out my book (unless it's really good). Occasionally, I read while walking when the weather is nice. Reading on a lawn in the sunlight is also fun.

2. when you read, what is your comfortable reading posture?
Normally, I either curl up with both of my legs on the armchair or swing around and put my legs over one of the arms of the chair. I have to have my feet up for some reason.

3. Do you think the chair with table or tabletop is necessary during read for holding books
or coffee cups?, or table bothers your reading space?
I go out of my way to avoid tables unless I'm reading an oversized book.

4. when do you read, do you prefer open place(big) or personal place(samll)?
could you explain why?
I like to feel a bit enclosed when I read, so definitely a smaller space.

5. if you feel uncomfortable things(emotionally or physically) about your reading place,
could you explain what is it? and why?
Not really, honestly I could read anywhere.

6. If you have a special chair for reading, what do you feel about it? such as comfortable,
enjoyable, concentrated, ect....
My special chair for reading is an antique wingback armchair, which I love. It's comfortable, oversized, and I just like that's it is my special reading spot. When I sit down, I know exactly what to expect: a nice, long read.

3amd5.Royo · Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:25 am

1. Bed! Or reclining on a couch.

2. I like to read lying down the most. If I think I'm going to fall asleep, I will read leaning over the arm of my couch. A chaise lounge would be the perfect reading furniture for me!

3. I drink ALOT of coffee, so a small bedside table to accomodate my coffee cup is nice! I don't like to read sitting at a table though, or in stiff chairs.

4. I get distracted easily, so although I read alot, the only place I really enjoy reading is in my bedroom, or on our big cushy couch, but only when no one is home.

5. The only uncomfortable aspect of my reading place is that the light in my room happens to shine right in my eyes when I lay down.

6. I really need to be physically comfortable while reading, which for me is having my feet up or reclining in some way. Also, I read mostly at night, so I actually don't like the lights too bright when I read.

hkseol · Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:18 pm

thanks you all!!!!!
it is great help my project.

every your opinions and thoughts are so much helpful considering design chair!!!!!!
now i'm thinking chair with attached lighting and oversize half enclosed chair!!!!
hope going well ^^
many thanks~~

johnson1010 · Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:41 pm

for the books i really plan to tear through, i usually lay on the couch with the arm rest out to support my elbow, holding the book up in front of my face.

Iluvbookz13 · Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:37 pm

Something along the lines of laying in a bed, sitting on a couch, in a comfy chair, or on the floor

froglipz · Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:26 pm

1. When you read something, where do you read normally?
d. bed

I also read at my desk. Since I went back to school I have had to read some things that are less than riveting, those I often read at my desk to prevent my falling asleep too soon...

2. when you read, what is your comfortable reading posture?

In bed it is on my side with my book turned toward whatever source of light we have...

3. Do you think the chair with table or tabletop is necessary during read for holding books
or coffee cups?, or table bothers your reading space?

I really like to have something to drink near, I will read for hours, and when I get thirsty I don't like having to interrupt the story to go to the fridge...It is bad enough the other way...

4. when do you read, do you prefer open place(big) or personal place(samll)?
could you explain why?

Cosy is better, perhaps because I never had large spaces. I have no issue reading anywhere though, I can read in a cafeteria, bookstore, airport, etc.

5. if you feel uncomfortable things(emotionally or physically) about your reading place,
could you explain what is it? and why?

nothing

6. If you have a special chair for reading, what do you feel about it? such as comfortable,
enjoyable, concentrated, ect....

we have a comfy chair too, but I usually read till I fall asleep, so bed is a good place to be

bleachededen · Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:44 pm

1. When you read something, where do you read normally?
Well, this is not an easy question to answer, because I read everywhere. Preferably, I read at home, on my couch during the day, leaning against pillows and stuffed animals. At night I read in bed, propped up against pillows and stuffed animals. I usually have my book with me at all times, so I often read when I'm in public, too, when doing laundy (I'm one of those unfortunates who have to wash clothes in a laundromat), in doctor's waiting rooms, at restaurants if I happen to be alone, at work if I have down time (and a job, haha), and any number of other places where I find myself with a lot of down time.

2. when you read, what is your comfortable reading posture?
Most comfortable is either reclining but not laying down, or sitting at a desk with a chair that has a back. In this case I either lean forward on the table, or lean back onto the chair. It always helps to have something to support the book, as my hands cramp easily and holding books can often be painful (oh god, I'm getting old.)

3. Do you think the chair with table or tabletop is necessary during read for holding books or coffee cups?, or table bothers your reading space?
This depends on where I am and what the circumstances are. Too many variables to be able to go into detail here, I'm afraid.

4. when do you read, do you prefer open place(big) or personal place(samll)?
could you explain why?
Either way, although I usually prefer silence if possible, as depending on my moods, I can be easily distracted.

5. if you feel uncomfortable things(emotionally or physically) about your reading place,
could you explain what is it? and why?
No, I don't really have any problems with spaces when reading.

6. If you have a special chair for reading, what do you feel about it? such as comfortable,
enjoyable, concentrated, ect....
Just my couch. I love my couch.

Hope this helps.

MLeigh85 · Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:42 pm

1. When you read something, where do you read normally?
I am usually in bed, on my stomach with pillows every where and a computer light propped up on the night stand so I can actually see what I'm reading. I also read when I have down time at work, at the laundromat, on a plane, waiting for someone and the list goes on and on....

2. when you read, what is your comfortable reading posture?
Ideal comfort position is having something on my lap to prop the book up while I am sitting in a big comfortable chair, which I no longer have thanks to my dog.

3. Do you think the chair with table or tabletop is necessary during read for holding books or coffee cups?, or table bothers your reading space?
I like to have a flat surface to put my books on if I am not in bed. I can't have anything around when I'm reading I hate when I spill stuff on my books.

For the other three questions I don't really have an answer, I can pretty much manage to read anywhere and as long as I can get some where comfortable I am satisfied.

Forum rules

What is your reading posture??? Tweet This Topic

Who is online

Chat Room Always Open!