Ergonomics Fall 2022

Project Overview: The primary purpose of this project is to use ergonomic analysis to inform product architecture, and by extension influence the function and aesthetics of a product. A focus will be placed on rethinking an existing ‘high-touch’ product through a process of identifying ergonomic issues, conducting formal research and using data to inform design decision-making. Finally, the information gathered will inform a new functionally effective, aesthetically appropriate manufacturable design.

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Assignment: Identify a product with an ergonomic issue, understand the issue, create a test  plan and testing tools to explore alternatives and use the information gathered to redesign the  product. 

Product Requirements:  

• Select a high-touch product that (in your experience or the experience of others) has  ergonomic issues. The product should minimally involve engagement with one’s  hand(s). Identify and document the issues. 

• The product should be readily available and a reasonable size and complexity. • The primary interaction should be physical / mechanical (vs digital interface). 


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