Product design
assignment -3
Erogonomics in
innovation hub(thesis project)
P.SOUMITH
16091aa019
8th sem A sec
What is erogonomics
• Erogonomics is an applied science concerned with
designing and arranging things people use so that the
people and things interact most efficiently and safely.
• ‘ergonomics’ is often used in relation to the physical
aspects of the environment, such as workstations and
control panels
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• it ensure that designs complement the strengths and paining *
abilities of people and minimise the effects of their
limitations.
ANTHROPOMETRY
Understanding
anthropometry
for erogonomics
is very
important
It gives
dimensions of
furniture and
arrangement of
furniture which
helps in defining
and ensure
comfort of user
THESIS TOPIC INNOVATION HUB
Innovation hub is a place where people belong to certain
interact with each other, share their knowledge,Work,
and generate ideas it tries to bring new innovations to
society
Types of spaces it consist
• Working areas(informal, private and collabarative)
• Learning areas (library)
• Presentation areas (seminar halls)
• Interaction spaces
• Recreational spaces (cafeteria etc)
ERGONOMICS OF WORKING SPACE
• Working space Ergonomics Guidelines
should be used when selecting
appropriate office furniture, equipment and
accessories
• Adjustability and flexibility is critica
• Ergonomics also takes into account the
need for movement throughout the day.
Office furniture has traditionally
encouraged stiff, fixed postures and little
movement. However, a balance between
sitting and standing, which can be aided
with a height-adjustable desk, is a proven In these day working on computers or laptops are
way to combat the effects of sedentary common and essential
workplace behavior. So ergonomics dealing with ensures certain guidelines
1. Arms of chair should be adjustable or equal to
height of work surface
• Should provide sufficient leg space 2. Work surface should be at elbow level when
(designed for the larger person), spatial seated in chair
arrangement and reach considerations 3. Monitor or screen’s top should be equal to the eye
(designed for the smaller person level of user or height adjustable
ERGONOMICS OF
WORKING SPACE
Seat pan height should be adjustable so feet rest
flat on the floor or a foot rest with the knee joint at
approximately 90°
• Seat back height should be adjustable.
• If armrests are present, they should be adjustable
and not be an interference
• When fully seated, approximately a 2-finger space
between the back of the knee and the seat edge
• The chair should have a 5-point base
workstations
In research labs where chemicals or art supplies are Adjustable workstations are highly preferable for
used, provide movable chairs or stools that do not research labs
need foam pads and upholstery to provide adequate
comfort. However, chairs should have adjustable-
height seats and backs, back tension that adjusts
automatically to weight, and casters (or steel glides).
STANDING DESKS AND HIGH SEATS
Standing desks and High level
seats are useful to break
continuos working position
39” avg
Choose a desk deep enough to allow your monitor
to fit directly in front of you and at least 20 inches
(51 centimeters) away. The desk should allow you
to keep your wrists straight and your hands at or
slightly below the level of your elbows. A desk with
When you get a standing desk a rounded front will prevent pressure on your
but you’re not totally wrists. Don't use books or boards to change the
committed
height of your desk.
EROGONOMICS IN LEARNING
SPACES (library)
A soft chair may be comfortable at first, but as the body sinks blood
circulation lowers, skin temperature rises in affected areas, and
compression under thighs increases. These factors combine to increase
discomfort
The desk with
adjustable
angle helps in
no need to
bend the neck
and read in
comfortable
position
book shelves
This design provides easy
to locate books even in
upper case or lowercase
EROGONOMICS IN LEARNING
SPACES (seminar halls)
• seat back angle for comfort is 15-degrees.
In seminar room or lecture rooms tablet arm seats can
• Seat Cushioning - recommended thickness at 1.5-2". be used which helps to note down important notes
Cushion should be firmer in back and thicker while less firm
and thinner at front. Too much cushioning can cause the
body to sink into a chair constraining movement.
• Improve audience attention and retention with a contoured
back, lumbar and upper back support to reduce tension which
can makes comfortable posture and to listen for long period
• In seminar rooms, provide armless task chairs with adjustable
cushioned and upholstered seats and backs, back tension that
adjusts automatically to weight, and casters (or steel glides).
INFORMAL WORK SPACES
There are 9 posture in which human tends to work so providng
different type of furniture that suites his position helps in informal
working places
ERGONOMICS IN SOCIAL INTERACTION
SPACES
seating arrangements play an important role in
determining social interactions.
Interaction spaces like
lounges mainly consists sofas
which give high level of
comfort with more
cushioning. As In conversation
people prefer relax position
and want more flexbile to
change their portion there
are many types designs which
Figure shows how interaction happen suites this flexibility
between different peoples in group
seating
SOCIAL INTERACTION IN LANDSCAPE
Extra
space
gives
75 cm depth is enough
social
comfort
more
choices
In land scape wooden furniture stales of
5cm width is comforatble
Resting benches but 90 cm is better
SOCIAL INTERACTION IN LANDSCAPE
Some people tends to sit on back Group of user using long size bench Big asset loose chair is movability
rest of bench this design helps to various people determine for themselves
sit comfortable and having a how they sit together or alone in
equal eye level with standing shade or in sun
people and can have easy chat
CAFETERIA
Comfor
table
chair
for
dinning
LIGHTING
If task lighting is used, general/ambient lighting should be
about 1/3 of the task lighting
• the quality of lighting in your office can affect your mood and your well-being. Poor lighting–whether it's
dim lighting or harsh lighting from overhead fluorescent lights–can cause eye strain, stress, and fatigue.
Conversely, the best kind of light you can have in your office is natural light.
• that natural light and natural views tend to reduce stress, improve mood and morale, decrease anxiety,
and aid concentration
THANK YOU
