Ergonomics

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» What is Ergonomics?» Ergonomics is the study of how people interact

with products and environments.» It is important for designers to understand

ergonomics so that designs that they produce will be safe and comfortable to use.

1. Design for safety2. Design for comfort3. Design for user interaction with environment

» How is safety considered in product design?

Yellow strips to warn user of the boundary of the steps to prevent accidents

Head guard to protect users from hitting the ceiling

1.Design for safety

» How is safety considered in product design?

1. Design for safety

Wrist is bent when product is in use, can cause injury

Wrist is not bent when in use

» How is comfort considered in product design?

Hand grip has contours to allow fingers to grip properly

Hand grip

2. Design for comfort

» How is comfort considered in product design?

Poor design can lead to harmful effects such as painful joints

Space for hands to rest

Distance between mouse and user is reduced

Better hand posture

2. Design for comfort

» How is comfort considered in product design?

2. Design for comfort

Phone screen size allows user to swipe with thumb easily

Product has curved edges

Product can be held using 1 hand

» How is ergonomics considered in product design?

Back rest is contoured so that posture is maintained

Lever to adjust height of chair for users to use comfortably

Arm rest for users so their hands will not be tired

Wide base for better stability so that it will not topple easily

Castor wheels to allow mobility for users

Design for safety and comfort

» How is the environment considered in product design?

3. Design for user interaction in environment

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3. Design for user interaction in environment

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