Erganomics Flashcards
Ergonomics definition
The process of designing products to fit the people who use them
Improves human interaction
Minimises risk of injury
Computer screen height
Sit for long periods of time
Not correctly aligned C’an cause pain and repetitive strain injury
Designers consider measurements
Anthropometric data is
The study of the human body
Measurements and proportions
Data collected from large group of various sizes
Weight also taken into account - stress/load needed to withdtand
Products are often designed to fit the majority of the market
Few people left out
90% fit
5% too short
5% too tall
Qualitative data provides insight to thoughts
Quantitative data generates numerical data that can be used in statistics