In 2019, I developed the educational campaign “Posture at Your Desk” for the Federal Prosecution Service of Brazil (MPF). The project included an animated video designed to raise awareness about healthy posture in the workplace, as well as supporting materials such as desk displays and printed folders (images below), which were produced and distributed across the institution.
Tips
- Rest your forearms on the desk or chair armrests, keeping elbows at a 90° angle.
- Keep your wrists straight and avoid using support underneath them.
- Position your hips properly between the seat and the backrest.
- Turn shoulders back and keep your spine straight.
- Support your lower back against the chair’s backrest and avoid leaning forward.
- Keep your feet flat on the floor, with knees bent between 90° and 100°.
- Use a footrest if your feet don’t reach the floor.
- Adjust your monitor height so your eyes align with the top third of the screen.
- Close curtains if sunlight is too strong; turn on lights when it gets dark.
- Adapt screen brightness to match ambient light.
- Ensure your chair provides proper lumbar support.
- Use a desk setup that allows natural arm and wrist alignment.
- Position your monitor at eye level to reduce neck strain.
- Take a short break every hour to change posture.
- Use breaks to go to the restroom, drink water, eat a healthy snack, or stretch.
- Remember: proper posture and regular breaks help prevent health problems.
- Always follow your doctor’s recommendations and share these tips with others.
This campaign combined design, animation, and communication strategies to deliver a clear and engaging message, helping employees adopt better posture habits in their daily routines.
Tools used: Illustrator, After Effects.
