• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.48 no.6
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• pp.1132-1147
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• 2024

This research aimed to identify key dynamic postures required by various industries for future population-based 3D anthropometric projects such as Size Korea. Therefore, we first compiled a list of relevant industry sectors with a demand for dynamic measurement data and listed representative firms in each industry sector. We then conducted one-on-one interviews to identify the precise postures and measurement points required for dynamic anthropometric assessment, concentrating on posture requirements specific to each industry. Furthermore, we convened a consultative session with anthropometric specialists to confirm high-demand postures and necessary measurement points. The research outcomes identified four principal postures: daily working posture, maximum bending posture, seated work posture, and stair-climbing posture, which represent a range of daily movements. Further, the shoulder, elbow, and neck joint flexion were identified as critical measurement points. These findings are anticipated to substantiate the application of human measurement data in motion, satisfying a wide variety of industrial demands in product design and development practices.

• The Korean Fashion and Textile Research Journal
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.78-87
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• 2024

This study aimed to propose an innovative teaching pedagogy using a half-scale body form in apparel design education and evaluate its effectiveness in augmenting students' understanding of ergonomic patterns. Constructed in alignment with Phoenix's (2018) study, which used 3D body scanning and digital editing software, the half-scale body form was created through a five-step process, encompassing body measurement, 3D body modeling, fabrication of a physical half-scale body form, pattern making, and evaluation. Implemented in an undergraduate patternmaking course offered at a 4-year university in the metropolitan Seoul, this instructional approach's effectiveness was gauged through students' course projects and exit interviews. The results underscored the positive impact of the proposed teaching pedagogy on students' grasp of ergonomic pattern development, fostering a keen understanding of diverse body shapes and sizes and the relationship between the human body and garments. Furthermore, it played a role in cultivating positive body image and self-endorsement among students. The research contributes meaningfully by presenting a fresh perspective in apparel design education, seamlessly integrating advanced anthropometric and technological tools into a conventional patternmaking classroom. It offers a novel learning experience for students majoring in apparel, creating a fun and interactive teaching environment.