Anthropometric Data

 

Anthropometrics is the data which concerns the dimensions of human beings.

Designers need to makes sure that the products they design are the right size for the user and therefore comfortable to use. Designers have access to books of drawings like these which state measurements of human beings of all sizes.

Example of anthropomtertic book

 
"Imagine sitting a computer. A designer has used anthropometric data to decide the correct height of the chair and the desk. Health and Safety rules in industry also dictate how far the monitor should be away from the user and the angle of the screen so that the user can see the screen clearly when the muscles in their eyes are relaxed.
When using a keyboard or mouse your arms should be straight. If your elbows are below your wrist and you are bending your wrists you are restricting the blood flow to your hands, which can damage them over a period of time."
   
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When you understand about the percentiles in the link above, click here for some useful anthropometic data