Fitness for Purpose

Question 1

1. Fitness For Purpose

Answer 1

(What) The design of the chair takes into account the comfort of the user, through the reclining feature which allows the user to get into a comfortable position. (Where) We can see this through the length of the back of the chair, which matches the size of an average back, making sure the whole back is supported. (Why) This aids in removing pressure from the back of the user, allowing them to sit in the chair for long periods of time without back pain.

Question 2

2. Fitness For Purpose

Answer 2

(What) The design provides support to the users feet. (Where) We can see this in the ottoman, which is the same height as the chair, making it easy to use. (Why) This allows the feet of the user to be elevated, helping the blood to circulate around the body, which is useful for older or injured people who need to prop their feet up when working.

Question 3

3. Fitness For Purpose

Answer 3

(What) Proportions of the human body have been taken into account in the design of the chair. (Where) We can see this in the back of the chair matching the size of the ottoman and seatbase combined, fitting with the overal length of the human frame. (Why). This allows the chair to fit in with societal standards and look normal when in a living space.

Question 4

4. Fitness For Purpose

Answer 4

(What) Comfort has been added through the use of cushioned seating. (Where) We can see this in the buttons on the cushions, which adds to the firm support of the seats and the back cushions. (Why) Since the target audience includes older people, this provies a comfortable seat which allows them to sit for long periods without getting sore.
(could also be the ottomans ability to ajust as another point)