Anthropology is the measurement of the human form. Study of anthropometric data such as weight, proportions and composition of the body is essential in designing products that are safe and ergonomic for the intended user. One of our second semester projects was to design and prototype a ‘mobile device’ which the user would probably wear on the body, thus ‘mobile’. As part of my research and development I explored anthropometric data relevant to my product to ensure that it would be suitable for the end user. It is important to ensure that the data you are researching is relevant to the product and the intended user. The product will be aimed at adults so child data would not be useful. The product would only be held in the hand briefly when charging it or turning it on or off, so hand measurements aren't really all that important in my opinion. The most relevant body measurement to investigate is wrist size since the product can be worn like a watch with an included strap. I also looked into the size of the index finger as it would most likely be used to pop the lid off the device for charging and turning it on and off.

I also used personas reflecting our target audience to attain if our product would meet there needs, specifically in relation to ergonomics and user interaction.