Years in the Making
Undeterred by his father's hopes for him to become an architect, Klaus chose an
apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker. As his
journey continued, he pursued and completed an education in engineering and construction in Germany, setting the stage for what would one day become his lifelong dream.
He then pursued and completed education in engineering and construction in Germany.
The Early Years
The Early Beginnings
Having completed his education in Germany, Klaus ventured to study Scandinavian Design at the Copenhagen School of Applied Arts and Crafts where he learned about the principles of Scandinavian Design and ergonomics.
How It Started
During his studies, he met Dr. Mandal, who had dedicated years to researching seating and posture issues among school children and students. Dr. Mandal was one of the pioneers in addressing the problems associated with conventional seating. He developed the first theories for an elevated seating concept and conducted extensive studies on the subject in the 1970s.
“How did such an adverse form of sitting come to be regarded as correct and advised to this day?”
– Dr. A.C. Mandal
Finishing Project on Mobile Seating
Klaus decides to devote his final project to the study of seating, which led to the creation of the first prototype.
The Journey Begins
After graduating, Klaus began to explore various design inspirations, including the horse saddle.
He admired its natural curvature and support. This inspiration birthed ideas for the elevated seating concept, with each iteration refining his vision for the ideal chair.
Start of a Career
Klaus’ expertise and growing reputation in the field caught the attention of a Swiss company Diethelm Industries Co., Ltd where he was offered a position of a regional technical director for South East Asia.
Klaus continues his career as a head of design and engineering at Acmen Int.
After 13 years of corporate life, Klaus felt ready and had enough experience to continue his life-long dream of improving the way we sit.
Return To The Beginnings
First Patent
Klaus conceived and patented the initial concept of elevated seating, but it had limitations requiring extensive development.
First Presentation
After years of extensive research, a second patent was filed on March 13, 2018, marking significant advancements in the refinement of the “LEVI-TECH” concept.
When Klaus presented the Elevated Seating concept to major global office furniture companies, he faced rejection. Industry leaders claimed that the market wasn’t ready and suggested he revisit the idea in five or ten years. The concept’s requirement to elevate desk height posed a challenge to existing revenue-generating seating products, potentially rendering substantial R&D investments obsolete.
Despite these setbacks, Klaus persisted in refining the concept.
Start of a Company
Klaus needed someone to help bring his dream to life. He shared his vision with Michael Gotfrid, who was immediately captivated by the challenge and joined as partner marking the birth of the Levitask team in January of 2021.
Prototypes Along The Journey
Meet the Team
The Culmination
of a Dream
Klaus’ journey exemplifies the power of unwavering passion and determination.
Even when his dream seemed so far off, he persisted. Each move edged him nearer to his dream, changing the way we sit, for the better.
But our work is only beginning.
