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Importance of anthropometric data in design of preschool furniture

The accurate knowledge of children’s anthropometric data facilitates the manufacture most of the products used by children. At the same time, it helps to achieve adequate design of products, aimed to adopt to children's anthropometric characteristics. In the manufacturing of products for children of preschool age several problems are funded, specially related to dimensions, healthy materials and safety. The lack of adequate and the insufficient literature further complicates the process of designing products for preschool children. The aim of this paper is to highlight the main components that directly affect the dimensions of preschool children and are related to design of children’s products, with emphasis on furniture. This paper describes the influence of certain factors and overview of the anthropometric data used in the production of furniture for this target group.

preschool, anthropometry, furniture, children, body dimension

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