Anthropometry in furniture design for early childhood school in West Jakarta

Abstract

In early childhood, schools have a goal to meet the preparation of children's needs in education in terms of academic, social, and emotional. The research studied anthropometry and ergonomics of furniture design in the early childhood education in which furniture become essential supporting facilities. The research focused on furniture located in the Playfield Preschool classroom, within West Jakarta area. The furniture included study tables, study chairs, and storage areas for teaching and learning which were the main facilities in the classroom. In addition to the functional aspects, the design had also be able to provide health, safety, security and comfort for users while using and operating the facilities. The method applied in the research was the goal grid method which was divided into four sections to determine the positive and negative sides of the furniture. By knowing the positive and negative impact, the research can help the user to maximize the function of the furniture and the industry to improve & develop their products.