SizeChina

The first-ever digital database of Chinese head and face shapes

Before SizeChina, all ergonomic data available for designers focused on the body shapes of Western populations. Western physiology differs significantly from the physiology of Chinese and South Asian users, particularly in terms of the shape of the head and face.

Using the most current digital scanning methodology, this project has assembled data from a representative cross section of the mainland Chinese population to create the first-ever digital database of Chinese head and face shapes. Now, for the first time, designers, researchers and business developers will be able to create products that genuinely fit the needs of over 2 billion target audience in South East Asia market. SizeChina products available from www.certiform.org.

Special Features and Advantages

First 3D anthropometric survey of Chinese head and face shapes which scanned over 2500 subjects from six provinces in mainland China
Full set of 10 physical headforms which describe the entire Chinese adult population
Digital database of over 1800 3D head scans

Applications

Provides the information and data needed for designers, researchers and manufacturers to create the next generation of perfect fitting products and environments for the Chinese people. The application areas for this 3D data include consumer products such as motorcycle helmets, medical products such as hygienic facemasks for bird flu and Sars and facial recognition technologies.

Award

Gold Medal in Research Category - 2008 IDEA competition is co-sponsored by BusinessWeek and IDSA • Best in Show - 2008 IDEA

Principal Investigator

Prof. Roger BALL

School of Design

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SizeChina

The first-ever digital database of Chinese head and face shapes

SizeChina

6 scanning locations in China

Scan subject

CAD files

3D scan data

Special Features and Advantages

Applications

Award

Principal Investigator