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Custom Embody Gaming Chair Styles: G2 Esports, Top Streamers

May 23, 2023
Reading Time: 7 mins read
  • Written By Anil Ramsey
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Herman Miller’s gaming division launched in 2020 with the stunning teal and black Embody x Logitech G gaming chair. A year later, they added an all-black gaming edition by request — with a pledge to respond to gamer feedback. So when Herman Miller partnered with G2 Esports in 2022, ChairsFX pitched custom designs. That didn’t happen. But soon after, they dropped 5 Embody style concepts for famous streamers. Soon after that, they dropped two new gaming designs. Summary: Embody gaming chair custom design prototypes — plus new Amethyst & Galaxy gaming chairs available for sale.

Herman Miller Embody custom style prototypes
Custom Embody designs for streamers by Herman Miller; center G2 Esports concept by ChairsFX.

In 2020, Herman Miller launched a gaming furniture division. The Embody x Logitech G gaming chair kicked off the collection. The aim: to switch video game players onto the Embody’s back support benefits.

Embody Backfit system for thoracic support
The Embody’s Backfit supports the thoracic spine first and the lumbar spine second.

The Embody prioritizes support to the upper back. Lumbar support is basically non-existent — a built-in curve that’s set too low to be of any use.

This unconventional support style makes it tricky to figure out — especially for first-time ergo chair users. Those who fail to figure out its nuances may suffer back pain and financial regret.

Complex Embody chair good vs bad posture
The Embody’s concepts may be tricky to grasp and execute for ergonomic seating beginners.

On the flip side, those who manage will enjoy one of the best back support systems in the world.

Embody Gaming Chair from Herman Miller $1795

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ChairsFX Embody x G2 Collab Pitches

G2 Esports partnered with Herman Miller to use Embody gaming chairs in June 2022. G2 is Herman Miller’s highest-profile team partner to date. This German-based squad (founded in 2014) has won 576 tournaments and over $10 million in career earnings(1).

G2 Esports x Herman Miller partnership photo with Carlos ‘Ocelote’ Rodríguez
G2 Esports members promoting their Embody chair partnership with their former (scandalous) CEO.

In announcing the deal, Herman Miller’s Gaming GM Jon Campbell declared(2) it “time for brands to provide more value than licensing deals and good upholstery stitching. In a homogenous category, the disruptor will be the one who leads with human-centered design.”

Herman Miller esports team partners
L-R: Complexity Gaming special edition; a TSM player using a standard Embody gaming chair.

This made it sound like G2 would not be getting custom designs. In fact, among Herman Miller’s other partners (TeamSolomid, San Francisco Shock, Complexity Gaming), only Complexity uses a custom team edition chair.

Herman Miller x G2 partnership
ChairsFX G2 x Embody special design concepts.

However, one of Herman Miller Gaming’s declared goals is to “respond quickly to player feedback.” To that end, they added an all-black Embody gaming chair in 2021 based on input from users.

Embody gaming chair style options
Based on player feedback, Embody gaming chairs now come in an all-black version.

If demand for G2 special edition designs existed, Herman Miller might have listened. But soon after the G2 partnership was announced, G2 Esports CEO Carlos ‘Ocelote’ Rodríguez resigned after a scandal(3).

G2 Esports CEO posing with Herman Miller gaming furniture
Former G2 CEO Carlos “ocelote” Rodríguez crushed the possibility of G2 collab chairs by getting embroiled in a scandal.

The Ocelote’s shenanigans killed any chance of G2 x Embody special designs. Even so, our two concepts are still worth a look:

G2 Special Edition With Red Accents

This version retains the black fabric of the original gaming edition. It uses G2 brand guidelines(4) to vary the color accents. It also adds a G2 logo to the front of the chair.

3D mockup of a custom G2 esports Herman Miller Embody gaming chair
Herman Miller x G2 collab prototype 1: G2 logo + red accents.

The red plastic along the backrest shows what’s possible by mixing up Embody colors. It blends perfectly with the black, matches G2’s color scheme, and gives the Embody a fresh new look.

G2 Edition With Red Fabric + White Accents

Our second version mixes up the G2 color palette in a bolder, more colorful manner. Red fabric adorns the front, complemented with white accents.

3D mockup of a custom red G2 esports Herman Miller Embody gaming chairs
Herman Miller x G2 collab prototype 1: red fabric + white accents.

In my opinion, this version really pops. The super-intense red fabric blends well with the clean white accents. From the front, it looks like a thrilling battle station ride. From the rear, it gives off a crisp, clean, almost clinical feel.

New Embody Amethyst & Galaxy Styles

Thanks to the Ocelote, G2 x Embody collab designs never materialized. But in March 2023, Herman Miller Gaming did release two new Embody gaming chair colorways:

New Herman Miller Embody gaming chair designs
Gaming editions L-R: Graphite frame w. cyan or white accents; white frame with Amethyst (purple) or Galaxy (green) covers.

The new Amethyst (purple) and Galaxy (green) designs are the first Embody gaming variants with white frames. Notably, Herman Miller is keen in spreading Embody gaming chair appeal far and wide.

Embody gaming vs office chair pricing difference
Embody gaming chairs ($1695) are $580 less than white + titanium office editions ($2275)

To that end, the new Amethyst and Galaxy styles are significantly cheaper than classic Embody chairs with white frames. A month later, these fabrics made another splash as part of a 5-pack of custom streamer concept chairs.

Embody Amethyst Edition From Herman Miller $1695

Learn more: New Herman Miller Embody Amethyst & Galaxy Gaming Chairs

Herman Miller Streamer Designs

A month after the Amethyst & Galaxy releases (April 2023), Herman Miller dropped five special edition (not for sale) streamer chair prototypes. They advertised these across Herman Miller Gaming social media channels(5).

Our community is nothing without our partners. To celebrate how they play, our product design team crafted five, unique Embody Gaming Chairs for a few of our favorite creators and streamers… let us know which one you like best! @HMGaming

Here’s a quick look at each of the five designs:

Mande: Purple, Yellow, Green

Mande Embody gaming special edition front and back

A fan-favorite in Apex and #1 in our hearts: @mande and Pathfinder have become practically synonymous, so we borrowed elements from the character’s “unicorn skin” for his chair. ​@HMGaming

Mande Embody gaming special edition seat closeup

Nickmercs: Red, Black, White

Custom Embody gaming chair design for Nicmercs; front and back

We channeled @nickmercs’ community-first mindset to build his custom Embody. From his notorious Spartan emblem to the fans who’ve made it all happen, this chair is designed for an icon. GLHF! ​@HMGaming

Special edition Embody gaming chair Nicmercs design rear view closeup

Kyedae: Blue, White, Yellow

Custom Embody gaming chair design for Kyedae front and back

The chair buddies for Mochi and Kuro are just the start: @kyedae’s custom Embody features a number of call-outs to represent her singular gaming career. (Peep the frog on the back and the letterman-style typeface we used for her name.) ​@HMGaming

Special edition Embody gaming chair Kyedae design front seat closeup

Tarik: White x Red Turkish

Custom Embody chair design for Tarik front and back

What’s a content king without his throne? An ode to @tarik’s Turkish heritage and the loyal community behind him, this one-of-one Embody is built to carry the crown. ​@HMGaming

Tarik special edition Turkish Embody chair

iiTzTimmy: Silver x Black

Custom Embody streamer chair design for itsTimmy front and back

A 9K world record, the hours spent grinding for solo Predator status: @iitztimmy’s handcrafted, one-of-one Embody is both a nod to a true legend and a celebration of his inspiring accomplishments.@HMGaming

Special streamer Embody gaming chair itsTimmy design front seat closeup

Conclusion

The Embody gamming chair started out with a black and teal design. In the fourth quarter 2021, Herman Miller added an all-black iteration. This was supposedly inspired by user requests.

Embody gaming chair style options
Graphite frame Embody chairs L-R: cyan edition; all-graphite frame with silver trim.

In its Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 report, the company cited that as “part of our strategy to respond quickly to player feedback.”

MillerKnoll vs Secretlab esports domination battle
Herman Miller Gaming strives to replicate Secretlab’s user-powered product development.

This tactic takes aim at Secretlab; they’ve being using a wildly successful feedback-driven development strategy for years. Today, its flagship Titan chair comes in three sizes, two upholstery types, and over 50+ designs.

Herman Miller’s five streamer chair prototypes take a step in that direction. Its Twitter post(5) about the designs welcomed feedback:

Dig into the details with us and let us know which one you like best! ​@HMGaming

ChairsFX Embody Chair Feedback

The Herman Miller Gaming Twitter(5) welcomes feedback about the five streamer prototype chairs. Beyond new colors, ChairsFX has a technical request to throw in.

Steelcase Gesture vs Herman Miller Embody lumbar curve
Gesture (good) vs Embody (too low) built-in lumbar curves (for my 5’9″ size).

The Embody’s unique design makes it very easy to maintain near-perfect sitting postures. But this is without any lumbar support. As is, the built-in curve hits too low to be of any use.

Embody lumbar support issue
ChairsFX requests a more aggressive Embody lumbar support solution.

For many, this won’t matter. Even without lumbar support, the Embody supports good posture. However, a closer look reveals a severely flattened lower back curve.

Poor posture in Embody gaming chair
Sitting for long periods with a flat lower back curve is known to cause health issues.

Many studies show that a chronically-flattened lower back curve causes serious health issues. So despite the Embody’s legit comfort, the lumbar-less style makes me paranoid. There are 2 possible solutions:

  1. Make the backrest height-adjustable. Then, the user can adjust the built-in lumbar curve to fit their size.
  2. Embed a sliding lumbar support system into the backrest (like most Steelcase chairs do)

While hyping the G2 partnership, Herman Miller promised big things(2). “A shift is happening in the ‘gaming chair category.’ It’s time for brands to provide more value…”

If that intent is genuine, we’d love to see the Embody evolve to truly support ‘gamer-first designs’. First, by adding lumbar support height-adjustability. Second, by adding more custom designs.

Learn more: Herman Miller Embody Gaming Chair Review

Embody Gaming Chair from Herman Miller $1695

The Embody Classic Office Edition is also available from Herman Miller for $1795.

Footnotes

  1. Highest Overall Team Earnings, https://www.esportsearnings.com/teams
  2. Jon Campbell. ‘Herman Miller x G2 Partnership”, Linkedin post, July 18, 2022. (accessed 15 Aug. 2022).
  3. Patrick walker, ‘G2 Esports Co-founder Carlos Rodríguez resigns as CEO’. September 24, 2022, https://esportsinsider.com/2022/09/g2-esports-co-founder-carlos-rodriguez-resigns-as-ceo
  4. G2 Esports, ‘Brand Guidelines’, https://g2esports.com/pages/brand-guidelines (accessed 15 Aug. 2022).
  5. Herman Miller Gaming, Twitter post, April 13, 2023, https://twitter.com/HMGaming/status/1646214102849552406.

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Table of Contents

  1. ChairsFX Embody x G2 Collab Pitches
    1. G2 Special Edition With Red Accents
    2. G2 Edition With Red Fabric + White Accents
  2. New Embody Amethyst & Galaxy Styles
  3. Herman Miller Streamer Designs
    1. Mande: Purple, Yellow, Green
    2. Nickmercs: Red, Black, White
    3. Kyedae: Blue, White, Yellow
    4. Tarik: White x Red Turkish
    5. iiTzTimmy: Silver x Black
  4. Conclusion

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