60105 // Project 2 / Anthropometrics & Ergonomics: Observation Study

Based on my 12 daily activities, I shortlisted 3 activities to do a study on based on the interestingness of the furniture used. The activities were surfing the web at the round chair, studying at the round desk, and resting at the green sofa. Here are some snapshots of the furniture and activities.

Here are the shortlisted sketches from the previous assignment:

Resting/texting at the green sofa in the library.

Surfing the web on the lazy chair.

Studying at a curved table.

Based on those 3 sketches, we had to conduct a more elaborate study on the anthropometrics and ergonomics involved with the furniture. I changed some of the poses as I had better pictures involving those poses. We needed to add a 10cm x 10cm image, a 1:20 scale drawing of the plan and any elevation view (front or side), a 1:20 scale sketch of our height for reference, and various poses we could do while interacting with the furniture.

Before conducting this assignment, I identified the sort of poses/activities I could do on the furniture and categorized them (resting, sitting, etc.) and did a few studies in my sketch book. Here are the rough sketch studies:

First, I mapped out my measurements and sketched the furniture and poses approximate to scale, so I could easily refer to these drawings when I work on the final product.

Here are some resting poses I referred to which I could implement to my studies.

Another type of pose was the seated poses, and here are my studies for activities involving chairs and tables.

Here is the final product:

I chose this furniture because I liked its unconventional dimensions. Its heightened arm and backrest creates a sense of personal space and the seat area is big enough for napping and other activities such as studying and reading. It is also possible to do small exercises on this sofa, like yoga or weights.

I like this chair because it reminds me of 'incubation'. It gives me the feeling of security and relaxation, perfect for a lazy day for a lazy me!

The curved shape of the desk makes it useful for studying while multitasking. I can display my notes in a easy to read manner, and I won't be too distracted even though my gadgets are placed at the side, but at the same time, can easily access it if needed.

Here are the photos in better detail:

Surfing the web on the round chair.

From a different angle.

I preferred this photograph instead of my texting photograph as it showed more of the green sofa. Here you can see how it creates a cozy personal space perfect for smaller rooms.

Me studying for finals at the study area. There were many types of curved desks but I like the heightened one the most.