Why REAL-TIME Adjustment Changes Everything | Workspace Design Lab Ep. 1

Workspace Design Lab | Healthy Spaces, Lasting Impact

In this premiere episode of Workspace Design Lab, host Syl Vander Park sits down with her father, Tony Vander Park, President and Design Director at NovaLink. Together, they explore the origin and evolution of Series 7.8, a parametric console workstation designed for real-time adjustment, ergonomic precision, and lasting sustainability. This episode captures Tony’s deep design philosophy, manufacturing insights, and a legacy of human-centered innovation.

IN THIS EPISODE
• What sets Series 7.8 apart from Series 7.5
• How bi-directional monitor movement supports visibility and interaction
• The significance of ADA compliance and anti-fatigue workstations
• Patent insights from years of ergonomic console design
• How modular design supports sustainability and longevity
• The origins of the term “Parametric Contract Furniture”
• Real-world use cases from traders, utilities, and control rooms
• How NovaLink consoles are built to support changing tech
• The role of Canadian manufacturing in sustainability
• Legacy insights from over 30 years of workspace evolution
BEST MOMENTS
00:01:44. “Series 7.8 was developed as a follow through from Series 7.5.”
00:03:02. “The monitor rack can go that low as well.”
00:04:09. “Once the monitors are down low enough, the user can see over top of the monitors.”
00:05:34. “The patent lawyer had an easy time making the case.”
00:08:22. “Series 7.8 does all of that really good stuff.”
00:10:00. “Touch of a button, they all move back and forth.”
00:14:36. “You can make these changes. And that's really what it's all about.”
00:25:19. “That was our very first height-adjustable workstation.”
00:51:20. “It opens up whole doors to possibilities that weren’t there before.”

Workspace Design Lab | Healthy Spaces, Lasting Impact
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