formshuman
Formshuman is a term used in design studies and digital humanities to describe the study and representation of the human form in relation to objects, spaces, and systems. The concept emphasizes how human morphology, movement, and perception influence the design of products, interfaces, and environments, and how these forms in turn shape human experience. In practice, formshuman serves as a framework for modeling human bodies and behaviors within computational and physical artifacts.
Origin and use: Formshuman is a relatively recent term without a single canonical definition. In design discourse
Applications: It appears in ergonomic product design, computer graphics and animation, virtual and augmented reality avatars,
Criticism: Critics argue that the term can risk essentializing diverse bodies or prioritizing physical form over