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From Human Factors to Bionics

From Human Factors to Bionics. Bio-Design. Definition. Ergonomics / Human Factors

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From Human Factors to Bionics

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  1. From Human Factors to Bionics Bio-Design

  2. Definition Ergonomics / Human Factors • an applied science concerned with the characteristics of people that need to be considered in designing things that they use in order that people and things will interact most effectively and safely, called also human engineering, human factors engineering Bionics • The science of biological functions and mechanisms as analogous to electronics, using knowledge of human and other animal systems to devise improvements in various machines, especially computers.

  3. Human Factors

  4. Ergonomics / Human Factors • Human-factor is more than ergonomics • Physical human-factor (ergonomics) make products safer, more comfortable • Cognitive human-factors – make products easier to use, make less mistakes • Psychological human-factors – make the use less awkward, more enjoyable • Extensive observation and experiment is needed, costly but valuable

  5. Physical Human Factors Vistalab Ergonomic Pipette by Frog Design OXO angled measuring cup

  6. Universal Design OXO Goodgrip Peeler Handy Birdy by Tripod Design U-Wing by Tripod Design

  7. Physical Human Factors (Universal Design) Caterpillar control steering by IDEO Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) for F-35 by VSI

  8. MARATHON CARPET EXTRACTOR

  9. Microsoft Media Player by Frog Design Cognitive Human Factors Apple laptop docking system by IDEO OXO leave in meat thermometer

  10. Bionics

  11. Bionics • Bionics is the application of methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology • It is a creativity technique that tries to use biological prototypes to get ideas for engineering solutions. This approach is motivated by the fact that biological organisms and their organs have been well optimized by evolution • Examples of bionics in engineering include the hulls of boats imitating the thick skin of dolphins; sonar, radar, and medical ultrasound imaging imitating the echolocation of bats; and the arch imitating the spinal column

  12. I'm only a translator of nature... Luigi Colani

  13. Luigi Colani and Bio-Design Adapted from: http://www.colani.ch/frame.htm

  14. Mechanical SLR Camera Canon F-1, 1984

  15. Colani’s Concept Camera Canon camera concept by Luigi Colani 1986 Adapted from: http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/design/kikaku/t90/index.html

  16. Contemporary Design Canon T90, 1986 Canon EOS300X, 2004 Leica V-LUX 1, 2006

  17. Ross Lovegrove and Organic Design Adapted from: Supernatural – The Work of Ross Lovegrove ISBN0714843679

  18. Ceramic Sculptures by Miwa Koizumi World 2 by Miwa Koizumi

  19. A design may be called organic when there is an harmonious connection of the parts within the whole, according to structure, material and purpose. Within this definition, there can be no vain ornamentation or superfluity, but the part of beauty is none the less great Eliot Noyes

  20. Iconic Forms

  21. Real Creatures

  22. Imaginative Creatures

  23. Iconographic Decoration

  24. Discussion

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