Application of Malaysian anthropometric data in home furniture design

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to present the design of home furniture that incorporates the Malaysian anthropometric data. In this study, anthropometric data of 1007 Malaysian respondents’ physical body parts were measured manually using an anthropometer and recorded. It is assumed that the 1007 respondents represent the overall Malaysian population. The collected data were later analysed to determine the: mean, standard deviation, 5th and 95th percentile values of the respondents. Having done that the authors then starts designing the home furniture by using the AutoCAD software. In conclusion, the home furniture designed using Malaysian anthropometrics data would fit, appropriate, comfortable to at least 90% of the Malaysian population with respect to ergonomics, helps to reduce the risks of injuries and pains among Malaysian home furniture users.