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    1) Hand measurements from anthropometric studies provide useful data for product designers to accommodate the sizes of the intended users. The studies found that the average male hand length is 193mm, average female is 180mm, and the 95th percentile for males is 211mm. 2) For a hand dryer design, a suitable depth for the drying space shown would be 211mm to accommodate 95% of male hands. 3) When designing seating, considerations include the clients' needs based on the intended environment and suitable durable materials, as well as challenges like using environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable options.

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    1) Hand measurements from anthropometric studies provide useful data for product designers to accommodate the sizes of the intended users. The studies found that the average male hand length is 193mm, average female is 180mm, and the 95th percentile for males is 211mm. 2) For a hand dryer design, a suitable depth for the drying space shown would be 211mm to accommodate 95% of male hands. 3) When designing seating, considerations include the clients' needs based on the intended environment and suitable durable materials, as well as challenges like using environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable options.

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    1) Hand measurements from anthropometric studies provide useful data for product designers to accommodate the sizes of the intended users. The studies found that the average male hand length is 193mm, average female is 180mm, and the 95th percentile for males is 211mm. 2) For a hand dryer design, a suitable depth for the drying space shown would be 211mm to accommodate 95% of male hands. 3) When designing seating, considerations include the clients' needs based on the intended environment and suitable durable materials, as well as challenges like using environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable options.

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    1) Hand measurements from anthropometric studies provide useful data for product designers to accommodate the sizes of the intended users. The studies found that the average male hand length is 193mm, average female is 180mm, and the 95th percentile for males is 211mm. 2) For a hand dryer design, a suitable depth for the drying space shown would be 211mm to accommodate 95% of male hands. 3) When designing seating, considerations include the clients' needs based on the intended environment and suitable durable materials, as well as challenges like using environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable options.

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    Worksheet 1: Investigation

    Task 1
    1. Hand measurements are used in ergonomics and anthropometrics to enable product
    designers to create objects and clothing that fit the greatest proportion of people.

    (a) A person’s hand size is measured by the length of their hand. Using a tape
    measure or ruler, measure your hand length in millimetres. (1)

    (b) An anthropometric study of 100 adult males and 100 adult females found that hand
    sizes for adult males ranged from 173mm to 219mm, with an average of 193mm.

    The average hand size for an adult female is 180mm.

    (The largest hands in the USA belong to an American football player, DeForest
    Buckner, measuring 298mm – that’s longer than a sheet of A4 paper).

    How does your hand size compare to the average adult male or female? (1)

    (c) In the same study, it was found that the 5 smallest female hands measured 165mm
    or less. This means that if a female has hands that are 165mm, 5% of other females
    have hands that measure the same or less. They are said to be in the 5th
    percentile.

    What does it mean to say that someone is in the 50th percentile? (1)

    (d) The hand measurement of adult males at the 95th percentile was found to be
    211mm.

    What does it mean to say that someone is in the 95th percentile? (1)

    1
    (e) How might statistical data on hand sizes be useful to a product designer of an air
    curtain style hand dryer? (1)

    (f) Given the information in part (d), suggest a suitable depth for the dimension (g)
    shown in the plan above. Justify your answer. (2)

    2
    Task 2
    2. Using the seating options shown below as inspiration, write a detailed design brief
    considering the clients’ needs. Think about the environment they will be placed in and
    the suitability of materials. (2)

    3. Suggest how environmental, social and economic challenges may influence the choice
    of seating. (3)

    TOTAL = 12

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