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Home Data Design Tools Library Blog posts How-to guides and primers Lab Members Select Page We conduct research in the application of rigorous design methods to the design of artifacts, tasks, and environments for people. data explore and download data for US civilians, global populations, NHANES, ANSUR, and ANSUR II download data design make design decisions using our customizable design tools and data on body size and shape tools learn learn from our how-to guides, research publications, primers, and other materials library Navigating the barriers to interdisciplinary design education: lessons learned from the NSF design workshop series Jun 19, 2015 Evidence suggests that transformational innovation occurs at the intersection of multiple disciplines rather than isolated within them. Design—being both pervasive and inherently interdisciplinary—has the power to transcend many disciplines and help break down the... read more Using Multivariate Analysis to Select Accommodation Boundary Manikins from a Population Database May 1, 2015 Digital Human Models (DHMs) are a tool that can be used to aid in determining dimensions for human-centered designs. DHMs have the ability to represent the anthropometric extremes of the population and help to determine which dimensions should be used to accommodate a... read more An updated estimate of the body dimensions of US children Jan 19, 2015 Anthropometric data from children are important for product design and the promulgation of safety standards. The last major detailed study of child anthropometry in the USA was conducted more than 30 years ago. Subsequent demographic changes and the increased... read more Estimated anthropometry for male commercial pilots in Europe and an approach to its use in seat design Sep 1, 2014 This research provides an estimate of the anthropometry of the male commercial pilot population in Europe and details a new method for applying these data in multivariate design problems: the cockpit seat. For the safety and vigilance, the pilot must fit the seat.... read more search Search for: recent posts Anthropometric Databases Boundary Manikins Primer Sample Box Twitter Powered by Sites at Penn State Skip to toolbar Sites at Penn State Log In Search...