For an in class group assignment, we were given to design a either a bar counter, chair and a table or a Reception counter which can be used by any person. What is meant by any person is that, an average short person, a disabled person and an average tall person.
This is simply called ergonomics. As designers, we should consider ergonomics in our general design from the block planning stages onwards, through to the more detailed design of common fixtures designed by interior designers. These may include bar counters, hotel reception counters, office reception counters, retail cash desks, retail display units and fixed bar/restaurant seating.
For example Book Mountain Library quarter in Netherlands is 100% accessible for anyone including diabled people.
Source : http://www.labkultur.tv/en/blog/pyramid-books-spijkenisse-netherlands
Accordingly, we were first divided into groups and then asked to design something according to the standard measurements. We decided to design a hospital reception counter. In this exercise we were influenced by the shape of a bone.
Source : http://hannahtinti.com/2011/03/good-thief-scavenger-hunt-with-real-bones/
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