Anthropometrics
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can define anthropometrics and use its data to inform design.
Key learning points
- Anthropometrics are the measurements of people. It helps designers create products that fit people properly.
- Anthropometrics are important to ensure that products are comfortable and easy to use.
- There are three percentiles to consider when interpreting anthropometric data: the 5th, 50th and 95th percentiles.
- Inclusive and adjustable designs make sure that as many users as possible can use a product.
Keywords
Anthropometrics - the measurements of people
Percentile - one part of a data set after splitting the data set into 100 equal parts
Inclusive design - making products that as many people as possible can use
Common misconception
Inclusive design only benefits users with a disability.
Inclusive design benefits all users, not just those with disabilities. It aims to create products that as many users as possible can use.
Teacher tip
Teachers can use alternative products to the ones displayed in the slide deck. Having products in front of students to use when considering anthropometrics and ergonmics can support learning.
Equipment
Product examples, rulers, pen, pencil.
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What name is given to the factors that consider how people will use a product?
Q2.What is the term given to the interaction between people and the products they use?
Q3.What is ergonomics focused upon within a design context?
Q4.Complete the sentence: Products that have already been created, sold, and used by people are called products.
Q5.How can a designer learn from existing products?
Q6.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?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is the term given to the measurements of people?
Q2.Complete the sentence: Anthropometric refers to the collection of information related to human body measurements.
Q3.When anthropometric data has been collected what are the sorted results plotted on?
Q4.What is it called when data is split into 100 equal parts?
Q5.What type of design benefits all users?
To help you plan your 8 design and technology lesson on: Anthropometrics, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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