Anthropometrics, Ergonomics And Aesthetics

Question 1

What is Anthropometrics?

Answer 1

The study of the human body and its movements.

Question 2

What is ergonomics?

Answer 2

The study of people and their relationship with the environment around them.

Question 3

How is anthropometric data used to produce an ergonomically designed hair dryer?

Answer 3

Anthropometric data (measurements) are used to determine the shape of the handle and the distance to be held from the head. Designed for average size hand. The length of the lead is determined from anthropometric data (length of average arms and average height of users). The hair dryer is now ergonomically designed.

Question 4

How does anthropometrics used with ergonomics to make a product ergonomically designed?

Answer 4

Anthropometrics: measurements gathered statically recorded sizes average measurements determined.
Ergonomics: Anthropometrics measurements/ statistics used in the design of a product.
Product ergonomically designed: as a result the product fits the customer. E.g. comfortable handle