Derby Museums Schools Sessions – 22_3_24 (Oliver Taylor) 038

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Think Human Exhibition Workshop – Get a Grip

Learners will explore concepts of human-centered design and designing for a diverse population, with the support of an ergonomics professionals in response to the upcoming exhibition, ‘Think Human’, at The Museum of Making.

Location: MUSEUM OF MAKING

Duration: Full-day session

Booking and Prices: Free. This session allows 30 pupils (minimum) to 33 pupils (maximum).

Key Stage: Key Stage 3 or 4

TO BOOK: Email us at Learn@derbymuseums.org

Learners will explore concepts of human-centered design and designing for a diverse population, with the support of an ergonomics professionals from Loughborough University in response to the upcoming exhibition, ‘Think Human’, at The Museum of Making.

The workshop focuses on product design of table-tennis paddles to consider the differences in measurements of the population, working in pairs to understand their own population percentile (anthropometry) and identifying what parts of the hand to measure to best fit a table-tennis paddle. Students will then individually design their own handle, adding or subtracting from a standard bat (provided), to achieve the best fit and performance. Students will have a chance to test out their designs, evaluate differences in their pairs, and use inclusion simulators (arthritis impairment gloves) to consider and empathise with the needs of others.

Knowledge and understanding are built around physical ergonomics and the topic of anthropometry in relation to product design (linked to a hand-held sports product). This focuses on human-centred design and identifying why we need to consider a range of needs when designing different types of products to ensure inclusion and access. Learners will see and develop more information around the role of ergonomics within product design, but also how these feeds into different industries, with the exhibition giving more information on how to pursue this interest.

The results of the session will be displayed in the ‘Think Human’ exhibition in an interactive display.

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National Curriculum Links Include:

Design and Technology: e.g. ‘should enable students to use creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes … that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values’ and ‘develop an awareness of practices from the creative, engineering and manufacturing industries. Through the critique of the outcomes of design and technology activity … students should develop an understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world and understand that high-quality design and technology is important to the creativity, culture, sustainability, wealth and well-being of the nation and the global community.’
Mathematics: e.g. Students should ‘comprehend, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context’.

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