From Static Standards to Intelligent Systems: The Evolution of Ergonomics in Modern Office Interior Design

Abstract

Ergonomics acts as a core theoretical guideline for modern office interior design, which optimizes the matching of the human-machine-environment system based on the human-oriented principle. In the era of digital transformation, ergonomics has evolved from traditional anthropometry and physiological demand analysis to intelligent fields such as sensor-based perception, eye-tracking and physiological monitoring. This study adopts a mixed-methods approach integrating multidisciplinary theoretical analysis, anthropometric data validation, case comparison and empirical research to explore ergonomic applications from five dimensions: theoretical value, spatial planning, furniture design, intelligent implementation and development trends. The results show that traditional ergonomics provides scientific static standards for spatial scale, furniture parameters and sensory adaptation, while digital ergonomics realizes dynamic environmental regulation, proactive health intervention and data-driven spatial optimization; according to [5], 66.7% of office workers maintain long-term sitting postures, which highlights the importance of ergonomic seat design, and government and commercial office spaces show differentiated ergonomic design features in layout, materials and color systems.