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Designing for (real) human variability
I help organizations use anthropometric data, inclusive design methods, and computational tools to create products, systems, and environments that fit and work for more people.
Design for Human Variability (DfHV) is the approach behind this work. At dfhv.org, you can explore the related research, results, methods, and tools.
The work
Design decisions are better when they account for real human variability
My work brings together research-backed design tools, applied anthropometric methods, and consulting for organizations working on products, systems, standards, and environments that need to fit real people.
Averages and single percentiles can hide the combinations of dimensions that determine whether something fits. The DfHV approach helps teams evaluate accommodation and understand design tradeoffs across a population.
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Work with me
Consulting and collaboration for product fit, human variability, standards support, and evidence-based design decisions.
ConsultingAbout Matt
Learn about my research, teaching, and professional work in Design for Human Variability, virtual fit testing, and anthropometric data synthesis.
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- Define the populationWho must the design serve, and which data represent them?
- Model the requirementWhich combinations of dimensions govern reach, clearance, fit, or adjustability?
- Compare decisionsWhat changes when alternatives are evaluated across the population?
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