Ergonomics and Anthropometrics

Question 1

What is ergonomics?

Answer 1

Designing a product so that it is comfortable and easy to use (tailored for the user).

Question 2

Explain ergonomics in size and proportion

Answer 2

Their size and proportions need to fit the needs of the user.
e.g. buttons on a calculator need to be big enough to press.

Question 3

Explain ergonomic design in health

Answer 3

Ergonomic design helps to ensure that using the product won’t cause health problems.
e.g. an ergonomically designed chair should prevent backache from using the chair regularly.

Question 4

Why do ergonomics need to take the target market into account?

Answer 4

To ensure that it is tailored for the user.
e.g. a chair size for a five year old should be different from a chair size for a fifteen year old.

Question 5

What is anthropometric data?

Answer 5

Measurements of human body parts to help with designing a product for humans.

Question 6

Give three examples of anthropometric data

Answer 6

Upper arm length, chest depth, knee height, heard circumference, shoulder height, little toe length, height, hand width.