DESIGN ERGONOMICS Design Thinking Planning amp Management DEFINITION OF ERGONOMIC An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and ID: 783218
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2.4
DESIGN
RESOURCE 8: DESIGN ERGONOMICS
Design Thinking
Planning & Management
DEFINITION OF ERGONOMIC!An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely(Merriam-Webster 2019)
Neutral Postures
Reduce Excessive ForceKeep Things Easy To ReachWork in Power of Comfort ZonesReduce Excessive MotionReduce Static LoadMinimize Pressure PointsProvide ClearanceEnable Movement and StretchingReduce Excessive VibrationProvide Good Lighting Conditions
Lets think about the anthropometrics and ergonomics in designing an office/study chair!
WE MUST ALSO CONSIDER
ANTHROPOMETRICS
DefinitionThe study of human body measurements especially on a comparative basis(Merriam-Webster 2019)
ANTHROPOMETRIC
ERGONOMIC
Cardboard Chair Design Challenge!
In groups of four and using only 6 x A2 sheets of corrugated cardboard and masking tape, design a two-third scale chair that can support the weight of a classmate. Your design must incorporate and highlight ergonomic principles as previously explored.
Analyse and Empathise with the Design Brief
Define the Problem and See the Opportunity
Design Ideation:
Sketch out your Ideas and Evaluate the Advantages and Disadvantages, for example size, shape, joint selection…
Refine Your Ideas and iterate your design concept by developing a cardboard/paper prototype
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You Have 80 Minutes!!!
Divide
the class into groups of 4 (groups of 3 and 5 also work).
Assign
these roles: Recorder, Time Keeper, Reporter & Manager.
The
most important factors are placed towards the top of the ‘diamond’ and
the least
important
factors towards
the bottom.
Factors
of equal importance are placed on the same row.
Students
agree on factor placement and explain their reasoning.
The
recorder keeps notes for the group, the manager ensures the group stays
on task
and that everyone has an input, the reporter gives feedback to the class
on the
group’s decisions.
Diamond 9 Assessment
40 Minutes
Please Be Seated!
“Lets Get Active with
Design Ergonomics”