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the study of peoples efficiency in their working environment |
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the aspect of ergonomics that deals with body measurements. particular of
1). size
2). strength
3). physical capability |
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the proportion of a population with a dimension at or less a given value |
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5th / 50th or 95th percentile |
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depends on:
1). what you are designing
2). target market |
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describe a design context where the 5th-95th percentile range has been used |
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monitor positions for a comfortable and safe posture.
e.g. elbow height, sitting eye height.
1). ajustable cars
2). car interiors |
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| describe a design context where the 50th percentile has been used |
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| explain the limitations of using the 50th percentile as a means of deigning for the "average" person |
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50th percentile refers to one particular dimension.
e.g. someone average in height but not average in other dimensions. |
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| identify specific design contexts where the designer would use percentile ranges for particular user groups |
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e.g. children-specific dimensions used
e.g. chairs=>adult sized seats and children (smaller sized) chairs |
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| psychological human factors |
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1). smell
2). touch/feel
3). hear
4). taste
5). sight
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| outline physiological factors that affect ergonomics |
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bodily tolerances
e.g. fatigue/ lack of comfort |
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| discuss the influence of perception when collecting data relating to psychological factors |
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individuals vary in their reaction to data.
e.g. one person may be comfortable in holding a hot/cold mug, whilst someone else might not be. |
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| discuss the moral and social responsibilities of designers in relation to green design issues |
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1). designers need to be aware of using most renewable resources as possible
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| the process of a product becoming obsolete (non-fuctional) |
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| outline how planned obsolescence influences the design specification of a product |
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1). materials and construction
2). costs
3). durability
4). ease of maintanence
generating long time sales vol. by reducing the time between repeat purchases
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| describe the advantages of planned obsolecence to the designer, manufacturer and consumer |
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A: consumer choice, value
D: product life cycle-short life. |
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What is the influence of fashion and planned obsolescence on the product cycle?
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fashion-less predictable as it doesnt affect e.g. technological obsolescence in cars
planned obsolescence-definite time scale |
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What is the influence of fashion and planned obsolescence in relation to the quality and value of a product?
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People Consider whether "designer" products are better quality than cheaper brands of the same product, and also question the values of a "throw-away society".
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| over consumption and over production of short-lived items |
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| explain how aesthethic considerations affect the design of the products |
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What conflict might a designer face when attempting to balance form with function in the design of products?
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1). automobiles
2). cellphones |
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