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The Evolution of HOVR
Learn more about how we created HOVR and the design behind it.
How HOVR went from an idea to a product.
Our story and how HOVR was designed into the product thousands enjoy around the world.
Designed by Nelson Wah
Nelson is an industrial designer who has helped over 50 different businesses define iconic brands through the design of their products.
Some of his previous clients include BMW Designworks, Samsung, Altec Lansing, Cobra PUMA Golf, and Carefusion.
Patented Discs help increase blood circulation.
Non-slip pads for added comfort.
Durable military-grade construction.
Design Timeline - The birth of HOVR
2011: The Idea is Born
John Godoy wanted to come up with something that would ‘take the guilt out of sitting’ while watching TV or working at a desk.
The HOVR started off life as the Eterna Chair. A device that offered a way to work out with natural micro-movements.
2013: Active Footrest
The Active Footrest became the biggest attraction as it offered users a way to work out from virtually anywhere.
2013: Prototyping
The footrest went through several iterations in order to become sleeker and more efficient.
2014: Eureka Moment!
And then John Harada had an epiphany and decided to try and hang the device. From this point onward the team pursued suspension-based designs. Soon the HOVR we know today started to take shape.
2015: Final Prototypes
The device went through several more design iterations. The team experimented with many different suspension designs, as well as improvements to the HOVR itself.
2016: HOVR Arrives!
After 5 long years, countless prototypes, and endless testing, HOVR was unveiled on IndieGogo on April 11th, 2016.