Taking the Measure of a Man, or Woman

Ergonomic design, like that used to craft Lindy’s Aircraft tugs, takes into account the many shapes and sizes of the human form.  In designing material handling products, trucks, airplanes, industrial equipment, office chairs, desk heights and nearly everything else, manufacturers used to position seats, steps, controls, platforms, steering wheels, etc.  to suit the “average man.” 

The problem is there [...]