Anthropometrics

Design and technology

Ergonomics

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

What is the term given to the measurements of people?

Complete the sentence: Anthropometric {{}} refers to the collection of information related to human body measurements.

When anthropometric data has been collected what are the sorted results plotted on?

What is it called when data is split into 100 equal parts?

What name is given to the factors that consider how people will use a product?

What is the term given to the interaction between people and the products they use?

What is ergonomics focused upon within a design context?

Complete the sentence: Products that have already been created, sold, and used by people are called {{}} products.

by copying the design exactly without making any changes

by using feedback to fix problems and add new features

by ignoring feedback and creating something completely different

How can a designer learn from existing products?

replacing the buttons with metal ones to make the controller more durable

adding more visual elements to make the controller aesthetically appealing

rearranging the button layout so users can reach all controls more easily

using brighter colours to increase the controller’s visibility in low light

A designer is tasked with improving a popular game controller based on user feedback. Which of the following actions best demonstrates a thoughtful application of ergonomics?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet