User Focused Design Flashcards
Ergonomics
Designing a product that is comfortable and easy to use
Examples of ergonomics
Different size and proportions to fit the user
Clothes need to vary in sizes
Rucksacks need to be adjustable to fit the user
Anthropometric Data
Are measurements of human body parts
Examples of anthropometric data
Upper Arm length
Head Circumference
Height
How are anthropometric data collected
Collected from a wide range of people with different body sizes
How are anthropometric data used
Designer works out what body measurement they need eg if making a mask they need to know head sizes and they also need to consider location of facial features such as eyes. They then find measurements of a typical user and from that they can design product to fit a range of users within the target group
Target Market measurment
Designers usually look at the measurments of people involved in the target market to influence sizes of products
Products for disabled users
Products need to be able to fit disabled users as well as its purpose
Packaging for disabled users
Need to have braille on them for blind people so they can get information
Controls for disabled users
Control buttons may be made brightly coloured and large so they can find it
Smoke alarms for disabled users
Designed with visible lights for deaf users and with noise for blind users so they can be alerted of a fire
Transport for disabled users
Public transport such as buses and trains need to have spaces for people in wheelchairs
Age group consideration
Products need to be designed to fit a range of age groups
Products for a young age group
No small parts
Add a choking hazard to warn parents
Products for an elderly age group
Shoes need to have low heals and wider fits
Easy to grip on handles such as doors and cutlery
