Ergonomics

Design and technology

Anthropometrics

Empathy

Polymers properties, sources and stock forms

Foam modelling techniques

Cardboard modelling techniques

Model accessible controllers

Ergonomic testing and design development

Pupils will gather and analyse ergonomic and anthropometric data to inform the design of a game controller. Pupils will be introduced to polymer properties and processes. They will develop and apply foam and complex card modelling techniques to manufacture their product.

Ergonomic design: accessible controllers

one part of a data set after splitting the data set into 100 equal parts

making products that as many people as possible can use

the ability to understand and share the feelings, thoughts, or experiences of another person

designing products that as many people as possible can use

breaking down a task into individual steps

a material made of long chains of repeating units called monomers

characteristics that determine how materials behave

the basic shape or size a material is supplied in

a simple, low-cost model made to check size, shape, and function

a lightweight foam often used in modelling

process of refining and improving a design

cardboard with a fluted layer to increase strength and rigidity

a substance used to bond materials through a chemical reaction

the process of creating physical or digital representations of design ideas to visualise and test them

a pattern or guide used for consistency when modelling

a simple, low-cost model made to check size, shape and function

trying something out to see if it works well

comments on a design to help improve or refine it

Ergonomic design: accessible controllers

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