This book is about the application of ergonomics in handicraft manufacturing and design keeping in mind the two sets of users, craftsmen and customers buying handicraft items. Written in an easy to understand language and in a story telling format. It requires no prior knowledge of the subject nor any knowledge of science or technology for using this book and applying it in handicraft manufacturing and design. The book starts with an overview of the application of ergonomics in different aspects of craft manufacturing, touching upon tools, space, process and then moves into the aspects of ergonomics of craft packaging and displaying. Alongside the book also explains the ergonomic aspects of designing of handicraft products keeping the users of the products in mind, their dimensions, capacity, limitations etc. Each chapter starts with an "overview" and ends with "key points" and exercises to help the readers in applying the principles of ergonomics in handicraft. The last chapter is dedicated to exercises in different areas of handicraft and the ergonomic applications for them, followed by ergonomic design directions to solve them.
Author(s): Prabir Mukhopadhyay
Series: Design Science and Innovation
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 94
City: Singapore
Preface
Contents
About the Author
List of Figures
1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
1.2 Genesis of Craft as a Profession
1.3 Humans and Evolution
1.4 Change of Purpose of Humans
1.5 Human Elements in Craft
1.6 Craft and Economy of the Developed and Developing World
1.7 Benefits of the Profession
1.8 The Humane Touch
1.9 Craft as a Tradition and Culture
1.10 The Craft as a System
1.11 Overall Reliability of the System
1.12 The Craft as a Human-Product and Space-System
1.13 How to Make the Weak Links Robust?
1.14 The Different Components Affecting Productivity
1.15 The Softer Issues
1.16 Key Points
1.17 Assignments
Bibliography
2 Traditional Ways of Working
2.1 Overview
2.2 Different Position of the Body and the Issues
2.3 Problems Associated with Body Position
2.4 Productivity at Work
2.5 Using the Limbs Prudently
2.6 Working Close to the Ground and Its Advantages
2.7 The Bare Body and the Work Wear
2.8 Should Tradition Prevail Over Modernisation?
2.9 Types of Hand Tools in Craft
2.10 Dimensional Aspects of Tools and Their Control and Feedback
2.11 Use of Hand and Head in Tool Usage in Craft
2.12 Accidents and Errors with Hand Tools
2.13 The Weight of the Tools and Their Optimisation
2.14 Right- and Left-handed Tool Usage
2.15 Unified Detail of Tool or Detachable?
2.16 Do not Forget Your Customers
2.17 Key Points
2.18 Assignments
Bibliography
3 The World of Dimensions in Craft
3.1 Overview
3.2 The Importance of Dimension
3.3 Human Body Dimensions in Craft
3.4 Selecting Appropriate Values from the Database
3.5 The Need for Dynamicity in Dimensions
3.6 Common Mistakes to Avoid
3.7 How to Go About Mapping the Anthropometric Dimensions on a Product?
3.8 The Workspace
3.9 At What Height Should Work Be Done?
3.10 The Work Surface Dimensions
3.11 Sitting, Standing or Squatting?
3.12 Static Load Its Natural Reduction by Using the Knees as Support
3.13 How Many People in a Space
3.14 Working While Standing/Sitting on the Task: Sculpture
3.15 Your Customers!
3.16 Key Points
3.17 Assignments
Bibliography
4 Larger Context of Craft Ergonomics
4.1 Overview
4.2 Ventilation
4.3 Illumination
4.4 Outdoors and Indoors Work
4.5 Working Under Extreme Conditions
4.6 Hazards and Protection
4.7 Workspace Ergonomic Issues in Craft
4.8 Work-rest Cycle
4.9 Use of Left Hand in Right-handed Operation
4.10 Method for Counting After Task and Not at the End
4.11 Toning of Body Muscles
4.12 Reverse Bending Exercises
4.13 Role of Solar Exposure and Nutrition
4.14 Different Technology
4.15 Prudent Usage of Technology and Mental Model
4.16 The Look and Feel Approach
4.17 Craft Packaging
4.18 Selling of Craft Products and the Personal Grooming
4.19 Display of Craft Products
4.20 The Business in Craft Sector
4.21 Key Points
4.22 Assignment
Bibliography
5 Application of Ergonomics in Different Craft Products
5.1 Overview
5.2 The Range of Craft-based Products
5.3 Craft-based Products Which Are Portable and Hand-held
5.4 Craft-based Products Which Are Wearable
5.5 Craft-based Products Used as Home Décor
5.6 Craft Products Which Augment the Beauty and Utility of Digital Products
5.7 The Way Forward for Craft Products
5.8 Key Points
5.9 Assignments
Bibliography
6 Exercises in Craft Ergonomics with Ergonomic Design Directions
