Anthropometrics and ergonomics
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify and interpret anthropometric data to design ergonomic products.
Key learning points
- Anthropometric data is the record of people's measurements.
- Interpreting graphs and using percentages are required when working with anthropometric data.
- Anthropometric data can be used to design ergonomic products.
Keywords
Anthropometrics - the measurements of people
Bell curve - a symmetrical line representing a normal distribution of data
Percentile - one part of a data set after splitting the data set into 100 equal parts
Ergonomics - the interaction between people and the products they use
Common misconception
Designing products using the average measurements in an anthropometric data set will provide a successful user experience for all users.
Designing for the average person can diminish user experience and exclude a significant portion of the population from using products.
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 ergonomics can support learning.
Equipment
Examples of products.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When you analyse a product, you are ...
Q2.Which subheadings can be used to analyse a product?
Q3.Product analysis is a type of research.
Q4.When data is recorded using words, it is called __________ data.
Q5.When data is recorded using numbers, it is called __________ data.
Q6.Examples of quantitative data are ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Anthropometrics is ...
Q2.Anthropometric data is either a fixed measurement or a measurement.
Q3.What is the line called going across the histogram?
Q4.What data will ensure that the majority of users are considered by the designer?
Q5.Ergonomics is ...
Q6.Why is it important to consider anthropometric data when designing ergonomic products?
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