Influence on design of anthropometrics and ergonomics
Sources and applications of anthropometric data:
Statistical data available from BSI is associated with heights of men, women and children
The height of which 5% are shorter is known as 5th percentile
The height of which 5% are taller is known as 95th percentile
Designers use these values to try and fit a product from the 5th to 95th percentile
Anthropometric data will vary for different ages and parts of the world
Can be gathered by designers for certain genders/groups
Uses for anthropometric data: TV remote, PS4 controller
Ergonomic factors for a designer to consider when developing products and environments with which humans react:
Ergonomics is the study of how people interact with products and their working environment
Matching the product to user
Improves peoples lives by increasing their comfort and satisfaction
Data about the size and shape of the human body is required (anthropometrics)
A quantitative (measurable) approach predicts the physical fit of the product to the human body shape, encompassing workload, speed of performance and errors
A qualitative (opinion based) approach predicts user comfort and their satisfaction with the product, so it has the optimum interaction with the user
