The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design
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Human factors research impacts everything from the height of kitchen counters to the placement of automobile pedals to a book's type size. And in this updated and expanded version of the original landmark work, you'll find the research information necessary to create designs that better accommodate human need. Featuring more than 200 anthropometric drawings, this handbook is filled with all of the essential measurements of the human body and its relationship to the designed environment. You'll also discover guidelines for designing for children and the elderly, for the digital workplace, and for ADA compliance. Measurements are in both English and metric units.
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Comprehensive reference for design professionals based on data accumulated over more than 40 years by Henry Dreyfuss Associates, which used the collection to make product designs more successful.
The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design
The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design,Alvin R. Tilley,Wiley,0471099554,Architecture,Design & Drafting,Design, Industrial,General,Human engineering,Industrial Design - General,Interior Design - General,Architecture / Interior Design,Ergonomics,Industrial / Commercial Art & Design,Mechanical Engineering & Materials
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