IB Design Technology Unit 6 Product Design

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Flashcards on IB Design Technology Unit 6 Product Design, created by mayjr on 14/09/2014.
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Ergonomics The study of the relationship between products shape, form and texture with their users, focusing on improving performance, comfort and ease of use.
Anthropometrics The study of the dimensions of the human body including arm and leg reach.
Percentile Range A 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.
Psychological Factors The 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.
Physiological Factors The 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.
5th-95th Percentile The very top and bottom percentage of users dimension group.
50th Percentile The 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.
Planned Obsolescence A 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.
Fashion A style or trend. The prevailing mode or style, especially of dress.
Aesthetics How we respond to the visual appearance of a product, in relation to its form, texture, smell and colour.
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