IB Design Technology SL
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, What is design focused mainly on? Humans
Anthropometric data Measurements of the human body, used to design products to be comfortable for
majority of users
Static data Measurements of the body while the body is still ex. sitting vertical height
Dynamic data Measurements of the body while the body is carrying out tasks. Less precise than
static data but much more useful ex. arm reach
What percentile(s) should designers design their products The 5th and 95th percentiles
for?
Workspace Envelope 3-D space within which you carry out work activities, limit determined by functional
arm reach (ex. all of the things surrounding you on a desk at school/work are in your
workspace envelope)
What percentage of people do designers say should be 95%
comfortable using a product?
Psychological Factors Factors in design of a product that appeal to the 5 senses: hearing, sight, taste,
touch, smell
Socio-pleasure Occurs when a product assists people in communicating, whether this be allowing
them to communicate with each other through the device (such as a telephone or
email) or prompting conversation between people (such as clothing, jewelry, or
artwork inspiring a conversation)
Psycho-pleasure Occurs when a product causes a person to have an emotional reaction upon using
it
Ideo-pleasure Occurs when a product appeals to someone's personal values, such as their
religion, philosophy, political affiliation, etc
Nominal scale A scale of data classified by category only, NOT by measurement. For example, a
nominal scale is used when people are asked what their favorite color is. Used with
qualitative data.
Paper 1/2 2026 | Study
Guide, Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
Exam Review
Updated Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, What is design focused mainly on? Humans
Anthropometric data Measurements of the human body, used to design products to be comfortable for
majority of users
Static data Measurements of the body while the body is still ex. sitting vertical height
Dynamic data Measurements of the body while the body is carrying out tasks. Less precise than
static data but much more useful ex. arm reach
What percentile(s) should designers design their products The 5th and 95th percentiles
for?
Workspace Envelope 3-D space within which you carry out work activities, limit determined by functional
arm reach (ex. all of the things surrounding you on a desk at school/work are in your
workspace envelope)
What percentage of people do designers say should be 95%
comfortable using a product?
Psychological Factors Factors in design of a product that appeal to the 5 senses: hearing, sight, taste,
touch, smell
Socio-pleasure Occurs when a product assists people in communicating, whether this be allowing
them to communicate with each other through the device (such as a telephone or
email) or prompting conversation between people (such as clothing, jewelry, or
artwork inspiring a conversation)
Psycho-pleasure Occurs when a product causes a person to have an emotional reaction upon using
it
Ideo-pleasure Occurs when a product appeals to someone's personal values, such as their
religion, philosophy, political affiliation, etc
Nominal scale A scale of data classified by category only, NOT by measurement. For example, a
nominal scale is used when people are asked what their favorite color is. Used with
qualitative data.
