What is ISO/TR 9241-514 about?
ISO/TR 9241-514 discusses ergonomics of human-system interaction. ISO/TR 9241-514 is intended to provide guidance in the use of anthropometric data within the ISO 9241500 series.
Who is ISO/TR 9241-514 for?
ISO/TR 9241-514 on ergonomics of human-system interaction (anthropometric data) is useful for:
- UI/UX designers and researchers
- Software designers
- Software developers
- Quality control personnel
- Analysts
- Buyers of the interactive systems
Why should you use ISO/TR 9241-514?
The use of interactive systems takes place within a physical environment. The design of the physical environment is decisive regarding the outcome of the interaction between a variety of sizes of users and the physical environment. ISO/TR 9241-514 deals with the physical environment in which a physically diverse user group is assigned to one or more workplaces, or spatial environments, to accomplish a task.
The entirety of the spatial environments assigned to a user is called the environment of use. The relevant physical attributes of the environment of use include issues such as air quality, thermal conditions, lighting, noise, spatial layout, and furniture. Specifically, ISO/TR 9241-514 discusses concepts for the spatial layout of workplaces so that they match the physical anthropometric characteristics of the intended user population. ISO/TR 9241-514 guides you to design workspaces based on anthropometric data.