Defies basic ergonomics for such an expensive product
I am a person with rather severe arthritis and pain issues in my lower back and hips/pelvis.  For some time, I had been looking for a seat cushion and a lumbar support - particularly to be used in the car because driving for any distance causes my quite a bit of pain in my lower back and bottom.  When I saw Purple's products, I thought this was what I needed!<br /><br />Unfortunately, I'm not particularly impressed with the seat cushion at all.  I didn't cheap out and get the smallest: I chose the second largest one they had.  But, it has no contours; it's just a square egg-crate seat cushion.  Furthermore, the front edge of the cushion (with only the slightest attempt to taper the edges) is very uncomfortable on the back of my legs.  The Purple cushion even takes AWAY the natural benefits of the contour of the seat below it.  The whole cushion is just... strangely uncomfortable.  Overall, I consider it a poor design and quite a waste of money.  I have yet to find a purpose or place for it - but I do keep trying.<br /><br />At the same time, I also ordered a lumbar pillow, with which I've had a bit more success.  Ergonomically, It's too aggressive (meaning has too much material between the seat and your back) but it does seem to help some when I'm driving.  Again, though, it being too thick on top of any lumbar support that is already part of the seat on which you are using it shows, I think, some lack of awareness of body ergonomics.  I sincerely wish that The Lumbar pillow had receive just a bit more attention to design since it is a product for which I had a real need.<br /><br />For both products, I do not believe that Purple lived up to it's own advertising or claims.  I truly wish it had though.  In retrospect, I should have returned the seat cushion at the very least.  However,  I missed that 30 day window, so my task now is to find a use for it only to keep it out of a landfill.
Rating: 2 stars