Sunday 18 July 2010

Ergonomics and Anthropometry Part 1

Two different types of setup of a workplace are shown in the video.


1. Compare the two types of setup of a workplace are shown in the video.
The first setup is not user-friendly. It does not consider factors that affects the efficiency of the user. It does not look welcoming to the user, thus the user will feel more negative towards the work.
The second setup is more user-friendly. It considers factors that affects the efficiency of the user. It looks efficient and simple, thus the user will feel more positive towards the work.

2. What are the area of considerations when designing a conducive and comfortable workplace?
The user-friendliness, freedom of movement, prolong uses and comfort, freedom of adjustment and changes, simplicity, danger involved and efficiency.

3. State the reasons why these considerations are important.
These affects the user directly and/or indirectly and may change the efficiency of the user.

Classroom Work Desk

Macbook Worktable

This is my macbook worktable, I have designed. Enjoy! :D