1. TED 105 Fall 2012 Human Factors in Design & Engineering

2. 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.

3. A good design should always consider the human user.

4. Erogonomics Greek word “ergo” which means human Greek word “nomics: which means natural law

5. Question Time Should the designer/ engineer design the product (or solution) for the average person?

6. Statistical Impact Gaussian Distribution

7. Statistical Impact Designer must select the “optimal match” Design for the target population Typical from the 5 th to the 95 th percentile.

8. Who is it designed for? Hyundai Veloster

9. Who is it designed for? Child’s laptop

10. Universal Design The design of a product, system, or environment that reduces barriers and assists not just the special needs population but all individuals.

11. 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

12. Universal Design Principles Tolerance – minimizes risks Low Physical effort – use with minimum fatigue Size & Shape – adaptability Ability One Design Challenge http://www.instituteforempowerment.org/de sign-challenge http://www.instituteforempowerment.org/de sign-challenge

13. Discussion Point Give an example of A Universal Design Failure

14. Anthropometry Anthropometry is the science that defines physical measures of a person’s size, form, and functional capacities.

15. 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.

16. 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?

17. ITEEA – EbD Human Factors Affecting Design Lesson http://www.iteaconnect.org/EbD/Samples /HighSchool/ed_u1_l1.pdf