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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"If people are made safer, more comfortable, more eager to purchase, more efficient–or just plain happier–the designer has succeeded." –Henry Dreyfuss Since the first printing of this landmark book in 1959, Henry Dreyfuss Associates has kept this invaluable resource current and at the forefront of anthropometric research–this edition is no exception. The Measure of Man and Woman provides up–to–date measurements and information for children, teenagers, adult men and women, and the elderly through its detailed text, convenient tabular material, and 200 anthropometric drawings. Data and guidelines are also included for the visually and hearing–impaired, the wheelchair–bound, and others who are differently abled. All measurements are presented in imperial and metric units and reflect people of sizes ranging from the 1st to 99th percentiles. Special features of this revised edition include: ∗ Critical information on issues surrounding the digital workplace ∗ Measurements for ADA compliance ∗ A demo version of ErgoForms, an ergonomic CAD program on CD–ROM ∗ An introduction by Stephen B. Wilcox, PhD In addition to human dimensions, The Measure of Man and Woman provides rates of growth and ranges of motion for the waist, neck, limbs, and all other parts of the body relevant to the design of objects and spaces. Much of the material here is focused on the safety issues that impact design, as well as environmental factors such as lighting, noise, temperature, color, and even radiation. Comprehensive coverage also includes practical information and measurements for designing corridors, ramps, bathroom facilities, and office workstations that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Measure of Man and Woman is an invaluable reference for interior designers, architects, product designers, and students of these disciplines, as well as industrial engineers.
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Praise for the first edition: Gold Medal Winner for Design Explorations –Business Week′s Annual Design Awards "The Measure of Man and Woman is a critical reference that is a must for every design school and office. It is elegant in its simplicity and usability. Once again, the Henry Dreyfuss team makes a major contribution to the profession!" –Herb Tyrnauer, FIDSA "The Measure of Man and Woman is a major contribution to the understanding of anthropometric and ergonomic realities that influence the design process. It is a vital reference document that not only informs, but provokes an awareness of and a sensitivity to complex and composite issues. Not since Le Corbusier′s more subjective and interpretive Le Modulor has there been a comprehensive reevaluation of man and woman′s occupation of space and the subsequent implications, responsibilities, and possibilities." –Charles Gwathmey, FAIA, architect The Measure of Man and Woman provides a comprehensive resource of critical information for creating products and environments that will suit the physical dimensions of people across the globe and with varying abilities. The revised edition of this classic volume includes more than 200 color drawings, up–to–date information on designing for the digital workplace, measurements for ADA compliance, a demo disk for ErgoForms–an ergonomic CAD program on CD–ROM–and much more.
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In gathering data on the size of the body and its components, movement limitations, and strength-all of which are required to establish human-machine relationships and other design requirements-numerous measurement devices are employed. Read the first page
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By P. Rekunov
Format:Hardcover
This one book is great! Almost all that you need is there. I would suggest them to add a CD with Ergonomes in vector format, such as Adobe Illustrator. And maybe some day - 3DS Max or Maya Ergonomes.
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By Ade Wilbury
Format:Hardcover
Without question "The Measure of Man & Women" should be in every good designer's reference library. If your design projects involve the development of spaces or products that interact with humans this is a great starting point for scaling purposes. Good solid valuable work that can save you many hours.
By Danish-girl
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Very handy and informative - A bit narrow, since it is mostly american people... Also fun to read if you are interested in what the body is capable of.
Definitely a need to have as a designer, with interest in fitting things to the human anatomy
Definitely a need to have as a designer, with interest in fitting things to the human anatomy
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This is fantastically thorough book covering human factors. The 200 anthropometric drawings cover every possible measurement that you might need to allow for in a piece of design that accommodate human needs. I acquired it to gain insight into the tolerances that are necessary when designing a building signage system. I found it completely indispensable for this especially in terms of the needs of disabled people and wheelchair users.
Although the book is encyclopaedic in it's scope, there are two negative aspects to the book. The first is that the body size references are biased towards White American bodies. This may not be a problem if you're designing for people in the Western world, but if you're looking for a truly encyclopaedic reference to anthropometrics and human factors, this isn't it, (although it does come pretty close). The second issue for me is the CD that is included. If you're a Mac user, this is pretty much useless. It is possible to get some PDF info off of it my the majority of the information is not accessible. I think this is pretty rubbish given that a large number of designers, (like me) use this platform.
Good, very good, but not quite perfect.
Although the book is encyclopaedic in it's scope, there are two negative aspects to the book. The first is that the body size references are biased towards White American bodies. This may not be a problem if you're designing for people in the Western world, but if you're looking for a truly encyclopaedic reference to anthropometrics and human factors, this isn't it, (although it does come pretty close). The second issue for me is the CD that is included. If you're a Mac user, this is pretty much useless. It is possible to get some PDF info off of it my the majority of the information is not accessible. I think this is pretty rubbish given that a large number of designers, (like me) use this platform.
Good, very good, but not quite perfect.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The definitive work on ergonomics, revised and updated for the 21st century.
22 Nov 2011
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If you design anything that is used by a human this is the book for you. The book contains anthropometric data from 2 month old babies to adult for male and female and a wide spectrum of situations from the ideal layout of a kitchen, to manual controls on a machine.
The CD-ROM that accompanies the book contains samples of CAD figures from a software package that is available to buy. However I didn't find them of much use because they were 2D, and the majority of my design work uses a solid modelling package, and they also one of the more obscure data sets. I could use the data in the book if I needed to generate my own figures.
This book is worth the RRP, even more of a bargain if Amazon has reduced the price. I used standard free delivery and the book arrived quickly, it was well wrapped.
The CD-ROM that accompanies the book contains samples of CAD figures from a software package that is available to buy. However I didn't find them of much use because they were 2D, and the majority of my design work uses a solid modelling package, and they also one of the more obscure data sets. I could use the data in the book if I needed to generate my own figures.
This book is worth the RRP, even more of a bargain if Amazon has reduced the price. I used standard free delivery and the book arrived quickly, it was well wrapped.
By Topical Tea
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you are developing products or systems where human interaction is required this book is essential. The diagrams are clear and informative and supported by lots of additional reference data.
Excellent.
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