This book focuses on the global quality of the design of systems that people interact with during their work activities and daily lives; a quality that involves the globality of people’s experience – physical, sensory, cognitive and emotional. It presents a concise and structured overview of the ergonomic approach to planning, and of methodological and operational tools from ergonomic research that can more directly and concretely contribute to the design process. The book also explores physical ergonomics and cognitive ergonomics, which are essential components of design culture. The final section addresses the main design problems and intervention criteria regarding the design of environments, products and equipment, as well as the design of communication, training and learning interface systems based on digital technologies. The book is chiefly intended for designers and anyone interested in the methods, tools and opportunities for in-depth analysis and development that ergonomics can offer regarding the conception, production and testing of products, environments and services, whether physical or virtual. It also offers a learning resource for professionals and students in Industrial Design and Planning.
Author(s): Francesca Tosi
Series: Springer Series In Design And Innovation
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 379
Tags: User Interfaces And Human Computer Interaction
Front Matter ....Pages i-xxvi
Front Matter ....Pages 1-1
Ergonomics and Design (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 3-29
Design for Ergonomics (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 31-45
From User-Centred Design to Human-Centred Design and the User Experience (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 47-59
Designing for People: Design References (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 61-83
The Design of Ergonomic Requirements (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 85-110
Human-Centred Design—User Experience: Tools and Intervention Methods (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 111-128
Co-design and Innovation: Tools, Methods and Opportunities for the Generation of Innovation Through User Involvement (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 129-141
Design Thinking and Creativity: Processes and Tools for New Opportunities in People-Centred Innovation (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 143-159
Ergonomics and Design for All: Design for Inclusion (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 161-181
Front Matter ....Pages 183-183
Elements of Anthropometry (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 185-215
The Anthropometric Reference Data (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 217-231
Elements of Biomechanics of Occupational Interest (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 233-264
Cognitive Aspects in User Experience Design: From Perception to Action (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 265-279
Cognitive Aspects in User Experience Design: From Perception to Emotions (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 281-294
Front Matter ....Pages 299-299
Furniture, Work Stations, Hand Tools (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 297-328
Interface Design: Intervention Criteria and Good Practices (Francesca Tosi)....Pages 329-347
Back Matter ....Pages 349-370
