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Anthropometric data

Statistical measurements of the human body. These play an important role in industrial design, clothing design, ergonomics and architecture. Changes in lifestyles, nutrition and ethnic composition of populations lead to changes in the distribution of body dimensions, and require regular updating of anthropometric data collections.

Example: CP1102 Study Desk-unit – In this Techlink Classroom Practice case study of a Design and Visual Communication unit students undertook anthropometrical research to help them design, draw and render a homework work station for use in their senior years. Level 6.