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.
Details
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).
