Human Factors In Product Design

Author : W. Green,Patrick W. Jordan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1999-08-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0748408290

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Human Factors in Product Design by W. Green,Patrick W. Jordan Pdf

Manufacturers are becoming more aware of human factors in product design as a major competitive issue. In many product areas, manufacturers have reached a technology ceiling, which simply means that it is increasingly difficult to get ahead of the competition in terms of, for example, functionality, technical reliability or manufacturing costs. As a consequence, design has become a major battleground for manufacturers, and usability is recognized as being a central tenet of good design. This book provides a unique snapshot of current practice in human factors, identifying methods and techniques that work well under tight constraints and providing case study evidence of their effectiveness. The commercial implications of usability are discussed, and special attention is paid to two key trends: inclusive design and smart products. Inclusive design is about meeting the needs of all users with one design, which includes the elderly and the disabled. Smart products are multi-functional products with electronic interfaces containing a vast array of "helpful" functions. Industrial designers and manufacturing executives will find this text enlightening.

Author : William H. Cushman,Daniel J. Rosenberg
Publisher : Elsevier Science & Technology
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015024898028

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Human Factors in Product Design by William H. Cushman,Daniel J. Rosenberg Pdf

Recently, the use of human factors engineering in product design has become much more widely accepted. It is gaining recognition as an essential part of the product design and development process for both consumer products and commercial products. The aim of this volume is to show how human factors technology can be effectively applied during the product design and development process to improve product usability, user-product performance, user satisfaction, and product safety. A second objective is to assemble a wealth of design information for human factors practitioners and others involved with the design of consumer and commercial products for both national and international markets. The book is also suitable as a text for courses and seminars concerned with the application of human factors technology to design. Earlier works on this topic have focused mainly on designing a few specific types of products, or have considered product design only within the context of human factors engineering in general. Available both in hardback and paperback, this is the first publication of its kind to focus on the subject of human factors in product design, providing a blend of theory, data, detailed examples, guidelines, and practical advice in one volume. With over 180 tables, figures, and photographs, as well as 640 references, extensive cross- referencing and keyword index, the volume will be essential reading for all those involved in work, research or study, related to product development.

Author : Waldemar Karwowski,Marcelo Soares,Neville A. Stanton
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1040 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420046236

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Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Consumer Product Design, 2 Volume Set by Waldemar Karwowski,Marcelo Soares,Neville A. Stanton Pdf

A comprehensive resource, this handbook covers consumer product research, case study, and application. It discusses the unique perspective a human factors approach lends to product design and how this perspective can be critical to success in the market place. Divided into two volumes, the handbook includes introductory and summary chapters on case study design, design methods and process, error and hazards, evaluation methods, focus groups, and more. It discusses white goods, entertainment systems, personnel audio devices, mobile phones, gardening products, computer systems, and leisure goods.

Author : Christopher P. Nemeth
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004-11-11
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780415297998

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Human Factors Methods for Design by Christopher P. Nemeth Pdf

An easy-to-use, in-depth manual, Human Factors Methods for Design supplies the how-tos for approaching and analyzing design problems and provides guidance for their solution. It draws together the basics of human behavior and physiology to provide a context for readers who are new to the field. The author brings in problem analysis, including test and evaluation methods and simple experimentation and recognizes the importance of cost-effectiveness. Finally, he emphasizes the need for good communication to get the new product understood and accepted. The author draws from his corporate experience as a research and development manager and his consulting practice in human factors and design.

Author : Patrick W. Jordan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002-08-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0415298873

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Designing Pleasurable Products by Patrick W. Jordan Pdf

Human factors considerations are increasingly being incorporated into the product design process. Users are seen more as being important factors in the overall look and usability of products than just as passive users. We are now treated as cognitive and physical components of the person/product system. The author, who is one of the leading lights in the field of cognitive ergonomics, looks at approaches that assume that if a task can be accomplished with a reasonable degree of efficiency and within acceptable levels of comfort, then the product can be seen as fitting to the user. In this book it is argued that in practice these approaches can be dehumanizing. People are more than merely physical and cognitive processors. They have hopes, fears, dreams, values and aspirations, indeed these are the very things that make us human. Designing Pleasurable Products looks both at and beyond usability, considering how products can appeal to use holistically, leading to products that are a joy to own.

Author : John H. Burgess
Publisher : Tab Professional and Reference Books
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Design, Industrial
ISBN : UCAL:B4418356

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Human Factors in Industrial Design by John H. Burgess Pdf

Simplified and expedient techniques for immediate design application. The text is best suited as a supplementary volume to be used as part of substantive design courses in which human factors are integrated. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Neville A. Stanton
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203483688

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Human Factors In Consumer Products by Neville A. Stanton Pdf

The design of consumer products has a central role in its potential for contributing to a healthier living and working space. However, too often consumers are only aware of the designers' role when bad practice manifestly exacerbates the easy application of basic functionality. This important book places human factors perspective firmly at the centre of good practice in consumer product design, encouraging rigorous human factors evaluation and methodology as an essential component of the design process. The book's central theme is to introduce human factors techniques to consumer product design and the efficacy of the approach is illustrated with several case studies from a diverse variety of products. Products addressed range from scissors to strimers, from pens to power tools, from kettles to cookers, from radio-cassettes to rucksacks, adn from razors to VCRs. Techniques brought to bear on the devices include: checklists, hierarchical task analysis, observations, interviews, error prediction, questionnaires, guidelines, focus groups, simulations and user trials. Key Features: * Foreword by Sean Blair of the Design Council * Valuable resource for professionals, academics and students in both human factors engineering and design * Fosters an approach which integrates the skills of both professions in a successful approach to consumer product design * Includes plenty of examples throughout the book

Author : David Meister,Thomas P. Enderwick
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2001-06-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1410600653

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Human Factors in System Design, Development, and Testing by David Meister,Thomas P. Enderwick Pdf

Human Factors in System Design, Development, and Testing describes engineering system design as a behavioral process, a process which raises questions the designer must answer. It focuses on the concepts underlying the design process, culminating in a behavioral theory of the design process. Special effort has been made to depict human facto

Author : Neville Stanton,Paul M. Salmon,Laura A. Rafferty
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781409457541

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Human Factors Methods by Neville Stanton,Paul M. Salmon,Laura A. Rafferty Pdf

This second edition of Human Factors Methods: A Practical Guide for Engineering and Design now presents 107 design and evaluation methods including numerous refinements to those that featured in the original. The book acts as an ergonomics methods manual, aiding both students and practitioners. Offering a 'how-to' text on a substantial range of ergonomics methods, the eleven sections represent the different categories of ergonomics methods and techniques that can be used in the evaluation and design process.

Author : Rhonda Rose-Sundholm,Peggy Tillman,David J. Fitts,Barry Tillman
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 912 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0071702873

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Human Factors and Ergonomics Design Handbook, Third Edition by Rhonda Rose-Sundholm,Peggy Tillman,David J. Fitts,Barry Tillman Pdf

Master the art of user-centric planning and design This thoroughly revised guide offers complete coverage of the latest trends and advances in ergonomics and psychology and lays out practical applications for today’s designers. Written by a team of experts, Human Factors and Ergonomics Design Handbook, Third Edition, shows how to maximize functionality while reducing injuries and minimizing the impact on physical and psychological health. The ubiquitous use of smartphones, tablets, and other high-tech equipment is discussed in full detail. New chapters explain medical systems, robotics, handheld devices, cognitive workload, and the motion environment. Inside, you’ll find human-friendly design techniques for: · Architecture, transportation, and industrial systems · Military, space, communications, agriculture, and consumer product systems · Doors, windows, hatches, and equipment closures · Parking, walkways, hallways, catwalks, and sidewalks · Ramps, stairs, elevators, escalators, and moving walkways · Bathrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, bedrooms, and berthing subsystems · Kitchens, galleys, dining rooms, and food service facilities · Offices, auditoriums, theaters, sports facilities, and special workplaces · Lighting and sound systems, furniture, and appliances · Visual and auditory displays, computer controls, fasteners, and tools

Author : Matthew Bret Weinger,Michael E. Wiklund,Daryle Jean Gardner-Bonneau
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 844 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420063516

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Handbook of Human Factors in Medical Device Design by Matthew Bret Weinger,Michael E. Wiklund,Daryle Jean Gardner-Bonneau Pdf

Developed to promote the design of safe, effective, and usable medical devices, Handbook of Human Factors in Medical Device Design provides a single convenient source of authoritative information to support evidence-based design and evaluation of medical device user interfaces using rigorous human factors engineering principles. It offers guidance

Author : Kim-Phuong L. Vu,Robert W. Proctor
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781439825952

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Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design by Kim-Phuong L. Vu,Robert W. Proctor Pdf

The Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design covers basic human factors issues relating to screen design, input devices, and information organization and processing, as well as addresses newer features which will become prominent in the next generation of Web technologies. These include multimodal interfaces, wireless capabilities, and agents t

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Human engineering
ISBN : OCLC:144525221

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Human Factors and Ergonomics in Consumer Product Design: Uses and applications by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ronald William Day
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781498783682

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Design Error by Ronald William Day Pdf

This book shows how to identify potential design errors and modify procedures in the design process to mitigate design-induced error. Real life examples are used to demonstrate the points being made. Many of the concerns raised in the book have come from a worldwide study conducted with designers, managers, and end-users.

Author : Kenneth B. Kahn,Sally Evans Kay,Rebecca J. Slotegraaf,Steve Uban
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118415498

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The PDMA Handbook of New Product Development by Kenneth B. Kahn,Sally Evans Kay,Rebecca J. Slotegraaf,Steve Uban Pdf

New Product Development is one of the most important challenges facing organizations today. The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Handbook of New Product Development 3rd Edition provides an exceptional review of cutting edge topics for both new and experienced product development leaders. It offers a comprehensive and updated guide to the practices, processes and tools critical to achieving and sustaining new product/service development success in today’s world, delivering valuable information about the fundamentals as well as emerging practices such as venturing, virtual product development and the use of social media in NPD. As the premier global advocate for professionals and organizations working in the fields of new product/service development, PDMA has assembled in the Handbook unique content on the critical aspects of product development success including its 2012 Best Practices Research, Lessons Learned from its Outstanding Corporate Innovator Award Winners and keys to success from organizations with proven innovation track records. The 3rd Edition is an essential reference for anyone with responsibility for product development activities, from novices looking for fundamentals to experts seeking insights on emerging concepts, and is relevant for all functions and all product/service industries.