NAME: Hanna Andrei S.
Balmes
COURSE: BSIE – III
ANTHROPOMETRY
Exercise 3
General Instructions:
- Print your work on a short bond paper.
Document at least 5 objects/designs in the University that need improvement following the
anthropometric design principles.
- Design for extreme individuals
- Design for average user
- Design for adjustability
- Different sizes for different size users
Follow the format below:
NAME OF THE OBJECT
SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN PRINCIPLE APPLIED
(WITH PHOTO)
Description and Function/s of the
Object/Design:
Design for Average User
Information desk is a public service counter
The information desk in a library should
were people ask information for the books
be designed for the average user to
they try to find.
ensure it accommodates the needs of
the majority, providing easy access and
Body dimension/s that should be
efficient assistance for most visitors.
considered in the design:
This helps create a welcoming and
1. Elbow Height
functional space for everyone.
2. Neck
Description and Function/s of the
Object/Design:
Design for Adjustability
Usually, chairs are employed to support the
High chairs and high tables should be
arms and body of the person seated.
designed for adjustability to
A library table's dual functions are to serve
accommodate users of different heights
as a writing surface and as little storage
and body types, ensuring comfort,
space as possible.
proper posture, and usability for
everyone. This flexibility makes the
Body dimension/s that should be
furniture more versatile and accessible
considered in the design:
for a wide range of people.
1. Back Posture
2. Pelvis
Design for Extreme Individual
Description and Function/s of the Ceiling height affects the overall feel of
Object/Design: a room. Higher ceiling can make a
Ceiling serves both structural and aesthetic space feel more often, while lower
purposes, making it a crucial architectural ceilings offer a cozier atmosphere. Air
feature. conditioners need sufficient space for
proper air circulation in a room with a
Body dimension/s that should be short ceiling, If the aircon unit is
considered in the design: installed too close to the ceiling or other
1. Height surface, it may not distribute air
effectively.
Description and Function/s of the
Object/Design: Different Sizes for Different User
A bookshelf, is a piece of furniture, with Bookshelves should be designed in
horizontal shelves, often in a cabinet, different sizes for different users to ensure
used to store books or other printed accessibility and convenience. For
materials. Book cases are used in a example, lower shelves accommodate
private homes, public and university children and people with limited reach,
libraries, office, schools, and bookstores. while higher shelves can store less
frequently used materials for taller or
Body dimension/s that should be more mobile users. This variety ensures
considered in the design: that everyone can comfortably access the
1. Neck materials they need.
2. Hands
Description and Function/s of the
Object/Design:
A door is a barrier that can be moved,
hinged, or otherwise to permit admission Design for Extreme Individuals
into departure from an enclosure. A Library doors should be designed for
doorway or portal has been formed on the extreme individuals, such as those with
wall. The fundamental and main function mobility challenges or carrying large
of a door is to control access to the entry items, to ensure accessibility and ease of
way, or portal, in order to ensure security. use for everyone. This includes people in
wheelchairs, with strollers, or with
Body dimension/s that should be disabilities, promoting inclusivity and
considered in the design: compliance with accessibility standards
1. Feet
2. Hands
