Application of mismatch equations in dynamic seating designs

Anthropometry is critical for product and workplace design. Highly prevalent, office work associated with sedentarism physical discomfort due to prolonged sitting. Dynamic seating (alternating across sitting, perching, standing) has been suggested as an alternative overcome those problems. The current study tested a large sample of anthropometric data mismatch levels against national international furniture standards using dynamic framework traditional perching equations, applied three recommended components. Dimensions present in the used did not match majority sample. For seat width depth individually presented lowest match, well under cumulative fit all dimensions. However, these were alleviated when incorporating adjustability. Perching was shown be generally impeded given commercially-available chair height options. Limitations state-of-the-art equations are discussed, two new models proposed design alternatives. Further research should focus on testing criteria this through objective measures.