Alltagsmaße
Alltagsmaße is a concept in German design discourse referring to the dimensions and spatial relationships commonly encountered in everyday life. It serves as a heuristic to align products, spaces, and services with how people move, reach, sit, and interact in real settings. The term combines Alltag (everyday life) and Maße (measurements) and is used in design discussions.
Originating from the idea of a living scale, Alltagsmaße draw on anthropometric data and everyday experience
Applications include architecture and interior design (door widths, corridor clearances, seat heights, worktop levels), furniture and
Typical ranges cited as Alltagsmaße vary by culture and region but commonly include: door heights around 2.00
Limitations: Alltagsmaße are approximations that reflect averages and convenience for a given population; they should not
Because the term is descriptive rather than normative, designers use Alltagsmaße as a starting point and adjust