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Ergonomics in Design

Ergonomics in Design. Ergonomics ( ergon = work, nomoi = natural laws). The study of people and their relationship with the products and environment around them. .

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Ergonomics in Design

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  1. Ergonomicsin Design

  2. Ergonomics (ergon = work, nomoi = natural laws) The study of people and their relationship with the products and environment around them. This is used to inform the designs of future products and environments so that they are comfortable, convenient and safe for people to use.

  3. Example of good ergonomics

  4. Case study: PS2 controller Good or bad ergonomics?

  5. Bad! The analog sticks used more often than the d-pad, but the d-pad the thumb's natural resting position. Although iconic, the coloured shapes on the face buttons are harder to recall than letters. Back of controller does not follow shape of hand: too many buttons and uncomfortable to hold. Gamers are intimately familiar with this design, and have got used to these flaws.

  6. Case study: Nintendo Wii

  7. Case study: Nintendo Wii Central concept: gaming is a social experience Controllers intentionally look & feel like TV remote controls, but with fewer buttons and a trigger underneath - incredibly intuitive. Created to appeal to general consumers, many of whom may have never used a game console before.

  8. Why bother with ergonomics? 80% of people will suffer back pain at some point. 200,000 people in USA injured every year trying to open plastic packaging. The loads carried by pupils in their school bags doing serious damage.

  9. Anthropometry(anthropos = man, metron = measure) Branch of ergonomics that deals with body shape and size. People come in all shapes and sizes, so you need to take these physical characteristics into account whenever you design anything that someone will use.

  10. An anthropometric device designed "for measuring the living head”, invented in 1913… Today, 3D scanners are used for anthropometry

  11. Basic human measurements People in colder climates tend to be bigger than those who live in warmer climates - but have shorter, stubbier limbs.

  12. The 4 steps of Anthropometry: Decide exactly who you are designing it for. Decide which body measurements are relevant to your design. Decide whether you are designing for the 'average' or extremes i.e. percentiles. Consider other human factors.

  13. Percentiles

  14. Percentiles

  15. WIIFM What ergonomics need to be considered? User population? Spiritual aspect of an outstanding piece of ergonomic design.

  16. Important note… If you can't accommodate all your users because there are conflicting solutions to your design, you have to make a judgment about what is the most important feature . However, safety must never be compromised!

  17. The wider context of ergonomics Ergonomics is one of the most important factors of D&T. Its impact cannot be underestimated and it can be used to provide plenty of discussion and debate in the classroom.

  18. Urbis entrance

  19. Gaudi’s bench in Park Guell, Barcelona

  20. Wayne & Gerardine Hemingway

  21. Staiths South Bank, Gateshead

  22. Staiths South Bank, Gateshead

  23. Designed by Hemingway for Wimpey Cars park underneath/round the back of blocks Private gardens turn into landscaped shared gardens or play areas with seats, trees and barbeques No built-in garages or forecourts Special small dustcarts to keep noise to a minimum Gained consent for a much-improved bus service

  24. Useful Ergonomics Websites www.ergonomics4schools.com www.hse.gov.uk/betterbacks www.hughpearman.co.uk

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