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Seating

User interfaces

Control rooms

Wayfinding and information

Transport

Level crossings

Good ergonomics is essential for good seat design.  We are experienced in the practical application of human physiology, anatomy and anthropometric data to seating design and evaluation.

British Airways Club World seat

Working as an integral part of the design team, we ensure that innovative design and engineering solutions can be developed whilst enhancing the comfort and health of the user.

Our work includes wider issues, such as seat adjustment controls, storage, location of in-flight entertainment screens and controls, legrests, consideration of service delivery and use of seats for sleeping.

Our expertise includes: 

• In-service review and passenger research

• Expert appraisal

• Development of a population anthropometric database

• Seat package development

• User requirements definition

• Mock-up design, supply and user testing

• Pressure mapping

• Comfort trials including overnight sleep assessments

• Seat feature usability testing

To find out more about our experience, techniques and previous projects in this area, please download this one-page summary:

People-centred design for seating

e-mail: ergonomics@davis-associates.co.uk

telephone: +44 (0)1707 663 665