Enhancing Shoe Rack Ergonomics: A Comprehensive Analysis

Abstract

Shoe racks are immensely popular in furniture stores and there are more designs on the market today. Shoe racks are furniture pieces designed to organize and store shoes neatly. They come in various styles, including basic shelves, shoe cabinets with doors, benches with built-in storage, over-the-door organizers, and wall-mounted options. Shoe rack designs cater to different storage capacities, space constraints, and aesthetics, providing functional solutions to keep shoes easily accessible and clutter-free. However, despite their popularity, there remain notable gaps, defects, or deficiencies in the racks that hinder their effectiveness. The study will focus on incorporating anthropometric data specific to Malaysians into the final product's dimensions. The aim is to enhance the ergonomic fit of the shoe rack for Malaysian users, designers, and engineers. This will involve collecting anthropometric measurements from a representative sample of Malaysian students, taking into account factors such as gender, body size, and height. By addressing the specific needs of Malaysian users, this study aims to contribute to the development of more functional, user-friendly, and ergonomic automatic shoe racks. The findings of this research will not only benefit consumers in the market but also aid designers and engineers in creating more effective and user-centered furniture solutions.