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IB Design Technology Unit 6 Product Design
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- 1ErgonomicsThe study of the relationship between
products shape, form and texture with
their users, focusing on improving
performance, comfort and ease of use. - 2AnthropometricsThe study of the dimensions of the human
body including arm and leg reach. - 3Percentile RangeA statistical value that represents the
relative position or rank assigned to a
particular study group. A ranking scale
ranging from 1 to 99 with 50 as the median score or measurement. - 4Psychological FactorsThe discipline which involves
the scientific study of human mental
functions and behaviours. These are
through the senses communicated in the
brain, including smell, light, sound, taste,
texture and temperature. - 5Physiological FactorsThe discipline which involves
the scientific study of human physical
function and behaviours. These include the size, shape, and texture of controls and
whether they are easy to use/operate. - 65th-95th PercentileThe very top and bottom percentage of
users dimension group. - 750th PercentileThe range of users that are of one
particular dimension. Limitations of this are when someone may be of average height but not average in other dimensions. - 8Planned ObsolescenceA product or service which has been
designed to have a limited working life or
has come to the end of its life and purpose as a replacement has become available that is superior in one or more aspects. - 9FashionA style or trend. The prevailing mode or
style, especially of dress. - 10AestheticsHow we respond to the visual appearance
of a product, in relation to its form, texture, smell and colour.
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