The term "ergonomics" comes from the Greek words Ergon (meaning "works") and nomos (meaning "rule") and is defined as the science of human work. Its primary concern is to adapt the working conditions to the individual. While studying or working on computer, the interaction between the human body and furniture is of key importance. When sitting at a desk, the primary concern is for ergonomic sitting. This is the physiologically optimum position, one that is relaxed and therefore aids concentration while preventing postural damage, backache and headache.

As children grow, all Kid2youth desks and chairs can be adjusted to their current height and proportions, which makes them ergonomic at all times. Being able to adjust the position of the backrest and the seat depth are as important as adjusting the height of the desk and chair.