Parametric design for mass customization of fixed chairs: human factors and ergonomic logic within the algorithm

Authors

  • Érico Franco Mineiro Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0602-1991
  • Fernando José Silva Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29147/datjournal.v10i3.1085

Keywords:

Parametric design, Mass customization, Online configurators

Abstract

The objective of this work is to investigate design possibilities in parametric design aimed at ergonomic quality in the mass customization of fixed chairs. An exploratory research approach was adopted based on methodological triangulation between literature review, documentary research and experimental development. As a result, it was observed that the potential of online configurators is still little explored, but, on the other hand, experimental development demonstrated the feasibility of adopting parametric design as a basis for translating static anthropometric measurements into an individualized product, based on an ergonomic logic inserted into the algorithm.

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Author Biographies

Érico Franco Mineiro, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Graduação em Desenho Industrial pela Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, mestrado em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, doutorado em Design pela PUC-Rio; é professor associado no Departamento de Tecnologia do Design, da Arquitetura e do Urbanismo da

Fernando José Silva, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Graduação e mestrado em Desenho Industrial pela UNESP, doutorado em Engenharia de Estruturas pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; é professor associado no Departamento de Tecnologia do Design, da Arquitetura e do Urbanismo da UFMG.

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2026-01-29

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Mineiro, Érico F., & Silva, F. J. (2026). Parametric design for mass customization of fixed chairs: human factors and ergonomic logic within the algorithm. DAT Journal, 10(3), 143–157. https://doi.org/10.29147/datjournal.v10i3.1085

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Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Design, Art and Technology + Dossier: V International Congress and XI Workshop: Design & Materials – WDM –UNIFEI – 2025

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