Ergonomics Principles in Design: An Illustrated Fundamental Approach

Ergonomics Principles in Design: An Illustrated Fundamental Approach touches upon different ergonomic principles in design and then showcases with examples where and how they have been applied. Each chapter covers one aspect of design and emphasizes its application in the real world, such as the ergonomic design of the interface of a blood pressure monitor and the ergonomic interface of a moving ticket vending machine. Discusses all aspects of design from product, space, and communication. Includes many self-explanatory assignments for better understanding. Highlights practice sessions at the end of each chapter with design directions to help the readers. Demonstrates ergonomics principles with the help of real-life examples. Focusses on the application of ergonomic principles in design in the form of studio assignments. The text covers the application of ergonomic principles in diverse areas of design, like product, space, and communication in a single volume. It will serve as an ideal reference text for graduate students and professionals in the fields of ergonomics, human factors, occupational health and safety, and industrial and manufacturing engineering.

Table of Contents:
Chapters 1. Introduction Overview 1.1. Application of ergonomics in design 1.2. Ergonomics in tangible and intangible design 1.3. Where exactly in the design process ergonomics could be applied 1.4. Areas of ergonomic application in product, space and communication design 1.5. Thrust areas one must keep in mind while applying ergonomic principles in design 1.6. Documentation 1.7. Key Points 1.8. Practice session 2. Breaking the ice exercises Overview 2.1. Identify ergonomics and design around 2.2. Note down the good and bad ergonomics in design around you 2.3. The way forward through ergonomic application in design 2.4. Template for assignments for data collection, synthesis, and analysis 2.4.1 Documentation and portfolio 2.4.2 Key Points 2.5 Practice session 3.Product Ergonomics Overview 3.1 Ergonomics in simple product design 3.1.1Hammer 3.1.2Door handle 3.1.3Trolley bag handle 3.1.4Water bottle 3.1.5 Garden pruner 3.2 Bigger product 3.2.1 Refrigerator 3.2.2 Automated Teller Machine 3.2.3 Ladder 3.2.4 Water Faucet 3.2.5 Key Points 3.3 Practice session 4.Ergonomics in workspace Overview 4.1 Groundwork 4.2 Shoe store 4.2.1 Layout 4.2.2 Flow of people in space 4.2.3 Fitting workstation 4.2.4 Seat height 4.2.5 Display racks 4.2.6 Storage area 4.2.7 Cash counter 4.3 Ergonomic issues 4.4 Ergonomic directions 4.5 Key Points 4.6Practice session 5.Ergonomics in moving space (Transportation) Overview 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Some directions for ergonomics in moving space related projects 5.3 Ergonomic design intervention in the general compartment of railways 5.3.1 Movement of commuters 5.3.2 Task flow analysis 5.3.3 Ergonomic issues identified through direct observation 5.3.4 Emergency chain 5.3.5 Ladder for climbing the upper berths/seats 5.3.6 Layout of the compartment to enhance ease of movement and passenger comfort 5.3.6.1 Concept 1 5.3.6.2 Concept 2 5.3.6.3 Relaxed Seating 5.3.6.4 Final Concept 5.3. 6.5 Concept refinement 5.3.6.6 Rig Testing 5.4 Key Points 5.5 Practice session 6.Ergonomics in communication Overview 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Some directions for ergonomics in communication design 6.3 Fire extinguisher 6.4 Pesticide packaging 6.5 Wayfinding map for a college campus 6.6 Ergonomics at homework station 6.7 Key Points 6.8 Practice session 7.Ergonomics in User Interface Design Overview 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Some directions for applying ergonomic principles 7.3 Example 1: Ergonomic design of the interface of a blood pressure monitor 7.4 Example 2: Ergonomic design of a movie ticket vending machine interface 7.5 Example 3: Ergonomic design of the interface of a coffee vending machine on a college campus 7.6 Key Points 7.7 Practice session 8.Report and portfolio 8.1 Overview 8.2 Key Points 9.Application of mannequin in ergonomics 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Mannequins of different percentile values 9.3 Scale down grid boards which can be used for checking the designs either on paper or in the laboratory on the grid board to scale. 9.4 Usage of mannequin and grid boards for testing out the ergonomic design 9.5 Key Points References