Topic 1.1
The study of human body measurements.
What is Anthropometrics?
Smell, light, sound, taste, texture, temperature, values.
What are examples of psychological factors?
Includes the research and analysis of the mechanics (operation of our muscles, joints, tendons, etc.) of our human body
What are biomechanics?
A product that serves as a standard of its time, that has been manufactured industrially and has timeless appeal.
What is classic design?
The study of the relationship between people and their environment.
What is Ergonomics?
Observation, surveys & interviews, standardised testing, and case studies
What are methods of collecting psychological factors data?
The temporary diminishment of performance
What is fatigue?
A design that is no longer used and out of date.
What is an obsolete product?
Which fast food restaurant has the most stores?
Subway
What are the 3 types of Ergonomic Design?
Physical, cognitive, organisational
Lighting, thermal comfort, working space, noise, vibration
What are environmental factors?
Has to do with bodily tolerances (how much can the body withstand)
What is Physiological factors concerned with?
Demand for the product continues even when new products with better function enter the market.
What is omnipresence?
How old is the Earth?
4.6billion
Measurements taken while the subject is in a fixed or standard position
Management, physical environment, equipment design, the job itself, social & psychological environment, and the worker.
How can you maximise workplace performance?
Quality of life, improved safety, reduced fatigue and stress, increased comfort levels and job satisfaction
What are human factors?
The theory that form follows function
What is bauhaus?
What is the fastest animal on Earth?
Peregrine Falcon
A 2D scaled physical anthropometric model based on a specific percentile human forms
What is an Ergonome?
Mental processes, such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response.
What is Cognitive Psychology?
Healthy workforce, enhanced productivity, reduced number of sick days, higher savings
What are advantages of ergonomically enhanced work environments?
Comparison of retro-styled products with the original production models in relation to form and function.
What is conflict and compromise?