Investigating using secondary data (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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What is secondary data in design?
What is secondary data in design?
Research already conducted by others, not new data collected
Ergonomics definition
Ergonomics definition
Relationship between people and products, focusing on comfort and efficiency
Main goal of ergonomics
Main goal of ergonomics
Design products to be more comfortable and efficient for users
Anthropometrics definition
Anthropometrics definition
Scientific study of human body measurements for product design
Normal distribution shape
Normal distribution shape
Bell-shaped graph with most people near middle (average)
50th percentile meaning
50th percentile meaning
Average user - half population above, half below
5th to 95th percentile represents
5th to 95th percentile represents
Middle 90% of users - main target group
Universal design approach
Universal design approach
One design suitable for as many users as possible
Adjustable products strategy
Adjustable products strategy
Products users can modify to fit their individual needs
Adult male seat height range (5th-95th percentile)
Adult male seat height range (5th-95th percentile)
385mm to 470mm
