ted 105 fall 2012
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TED 105 Fall 2012. Human Factors in Design & Engineering. Human Factors Engineering. It is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body and its cognitive abilities. The two terms "human factors" and "ergonomics" are essentially synonymous. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TED 105Fall 2012
Human Factors in Design & Engineering
Human Factors Engineering
• It is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body and its cognitive abilities.
• The two terms "human factors" and "ergonomics" are essentially synonymous.
• is a multidisciplinary field incorporating contributions from psychology, engineering, industrial design, graphic design, statistics, operations research and anthropometry.
A good design should always consider the human user.
Erogonomics
Greek word “ergo” which means human Greek word “nomics: which means natural
law
Question Time
Should the designer/ engineer design the product (or solution) for the average person?
Statistical Impact
• Gaussian Distribution
Statistical Impact
• Designer must select the “optimal match”
• Design for the target population• Typical from the 5th to the 95th
percentile.
Who is it designed for?
• Hyundai Veloster
Who is it designed for?
• Child’s laptop
Universal Design
The design of a product, system, or environment that reduces barriers and
assists not just the special needs population but all individuals.
Universal Design Principles
• Equitable – useful to wide range of people• Flexible – adaptable design for wide range • Simple – easy to use regardless of person• Perceptible – understandable regardless of
persons sensory ability
Universal Design Principles
• Tolerance – minimizes risks• Low Physical effort – use with minimum
fatigue• Size & Shape – adaptability• Ability One Design Challenge http://
www.instituteforempowerment.org/design-challenge
Discussion Point
Give an example of A
Universal Design Failure
Anthropometry
Anthropometry is the science that defines physical measures of a person’s size, form, and functional capacities.
OSHA & NIOSH Applications
• As applied to occupational injury prevention, anthropometric measurements are used to evaluate the interaction of workers with tasks, tools, machines, vehicles, and personal protective equipment, especially in regard to determining degree of protection afforded against hazardous exposures, whether chronic or acute.
Product Development
• What factors should be considered in designing this work station?
• How do you make the station compatible for a variety of body types and sizes?
ITEEA – EbDHuman Factors Affecting Design
Lesson
http://www.iteaconnect.org/EbD/Samples/HighSchool/ed_u1_l1.pdf