1.8 The Requirements for Product Design and Development /

Question 1

ergonomics (def)

Answer 1

the scientific study of people and their working conditions

Question 2

factors to take into account when considering ergonomics

Answer 2

• range of sizes of possible users (anthropometric data)
• range of differing abilities of users (ALL senses)
• movements and forces used in relation to the product
• shape & form of areas user will interact with
• appropriate materials
• appropriate colour schemes
• appropriate symbols

Question 3

anthropometrics (def)

Answer 3

use of scientific measurements of the human body in the design & construction of a product

Question 4

what percentile is most often designed for?

Answer 4

95th percentile