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The Measure of Man
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The Measure of Man

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The Measure of Man is a book by Henry Dreyfuss, a pioneering U.S. industrial designer. Published in 1960, it contains extensive data on the human body and its movements. Dreyfuss's work, including this book, is foundational to human-factors engineering, also known as ergonomics. This field applies knowledge of human physical and psychological characteristics to the design of products and systems for safe, comfortable, and productive human use. Dreyfuss emphasized that the point of contact between a product and people should not be a point of friction, highlighting the importance of user-centered design.12

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