2. What is anthropometries?
Anthropometric data are data on human body
size and shape and are the basis upon which all
digital human models are constructed. ... The
physical size, the postures that can be adopted,
and the tasks that can be performed are all
influenced by some degree by anthropometry.
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Today, anthropometry plays an
important role in industrial design
study of interior
design, clothing design, ergonomics a
nd architecture where statistical data
about the distribution of body
dimensions in the population are
used to optimize products. Changes
in lifestyles, nutrition, and ethnic
composition of populations lead.
3. Anthropometric data use in desigNe -
The use of anthropometrics in building
design aims to ensure that every person is
as comfortable as possible. In practical
terms, this means that the dimensions must
be appropriate, ceilings high
enough, doorways and hallways wide
enough, and so on. In recent times, it has
come to have particular significance
for workplace design, and the relationship
between desk, chair, keyboard and
computer display
4. ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA
The building regulations provide a range of standard requirements
and approved solutions for designers to help develop suitable designs.
However, it is important to consider the specific purpose and requirements
of end users. Attempts to apply standardized dimensions may not reflect the
true need of the space requirements.
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Anthropometry may also impact on space requirements
for furniture and fittings. For example, a bathroom must have enough space to
comfortably fit a bath and sink; a bedroom must have enough space to
comfortably fit an average-sized bed; an office building must have
enough space to fit desks, air-conditioning units, communal areas,
meeting rooms, and so on.
5. What is ergonomics?
This is the science of designing products for human use in mind ie
matching the product to the user.
Ergonomics is an essential part of product design, using ergonomics
should improve the peoples lives when using products by increasing
their comfort and satisfaction.
6. Ergonomics data use in deSigne -
Ergonomics for designers
Two terms are used to describe the application of scientific
information about human variability and adaptability to the design
process. Ergonomics (also known as Human Factors) describes
information about humans in "working"
situations. Anthropometrics deals with information about human
body size and shape.
As an item of furniture is rarely used by only one individual, most
furniture must accommodate the variations of a wide range of end
users. The "average" person is a mythical creature. When
measurements are taken from a target population for a particular
design, a mid-point (termed the 50th "percentile") divides users into
two groups - one above and one below the "average."