Ergonomics Principles in Design 1st Edition 2022 Hardbound by Mukhopadhyay, Prabhir, Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Taylor and Francis Ltd Ergonomics Principles in Design 1st Edition 2022 Hardbound by Mukhopadhyay, Prabhir

Ergonomics Principles in Design: An Illustrated Fundamental Approach touches upon different ergonomic principles in design and then showcases with examples where and how they have been applied. Each chapter covers one aspect of design and emphasizes its application in the real world, such as the ergonomic design of the interface of a blood pressure monitor and the ergonomic interface of a moving ticket vending machine. _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Discusses all aspects of design from product, space, and communication. _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Includes many self-explanatory assignments for better understanding. _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Highlights practice sessions at the end of each chapter with design directions to help the readers. _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Demonstrates ergonomics principles with the help of real-life examples. _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Focusses on the application of ergonomic principles in design in the form of studio assignments. _x000D__x000D_The text covers the application of ergonomic principles in diverse areas of design, like product, space, and communication in a single volume. It will serve as an ideal reference text for graduate students and professionals in the fields of ergonomics, human factors, occupational health and safety, and industrial and manufacturing engineering._x000D_ _x000D_ Chapters_x000D_ 1. Introduction_x000D_ Overview_x000D_ 1.1. Application of ergonomics in design _x000D_ 1.2. Ergonomics in tangible and intangible design_x000D_ 1.3. Where exactly in the design process ergonomics could be applied_x000D_ 1.4. Areas of ergonomic application in product, space and communication design_x000D_ 1.5. Thrust areas one must keep in mind while applying ergonomic principles in design_x000D_ 1.6. Documentation_x000D_ 1.7. Key Points_x000D_ 1.8. Practice session_x000D_ _x000D_ 2. Breaking the ice exercises_x000D_ Overview_x000D_ 2.1. Identify ergonomics and design around _x000D_ 2.2. Note down the good and bad ergonomics in design around you_x000D_ 2.3. The way forward through ergonomic application in design_x000D_ 2.4. Template for assignments for data collection, synthesis, and analysis_x000D_ 2.4.1 Documentation and portfolio_x000D_ 2.4.2 Key Points_x000D_ 2.5 Practice session_x000D_ _x000D_ 3.Product Ergonomics_x000D_ Overview_x000D_ 3.1 Ergonomics in simple product design_x000D_ 3.1.1Hammer_x000D_ 3.1.2Door handle_x000D_ 3.1.3Trolley bag handle_x000D_ 3.1.4Water bottle_x000D_ 3.1.5 Garden pruner_x000D_ 3.2 Bigger product_x000D_ 3.2.1 Refrigerator_x000D_ 3.2.2 Automated Teller Machine_x000D_ 3.2.3 Ladder_x000D_ 3.2.4 Water Faucet_x000D_ 3.2.5 Key Points_x000D_ 3.3 Practice session_x000D_ _x000D_ 4.Ergonomics in workspace_x000D_ Overview_x000D_ 4.1 Groundwork_x000D_ 4.2 Shoe store_x000D_ 4.2.1 Layout_x000D_ 4.2.2 Flow of people in space_x000D_ 4.2.3 Fitting workstation_x000D_ 4.2.4 Seat height_x000D_ 4.2.5 Display racks_x000D_ 4.2.6 Storage area_x000D_ 4.2.7 Cash counter_x000D_ 4.3 Ergonomic issues_x000D_ 4.4 Ergonomic directions_x000D_ 4.5 Key Points_x000D_ 4.6Practice session_x000D_ _x000D_ 5.Ergonomics in moving space (Transportation)_x000D_ Overview_x000D_ 5.1 Introduction_x000D_ 5.2 Some directions for ergonomics in moving space related projects_x000D_ 5.3 Ergonomic design intervention in the general compartment of railways_x000D_ 5.3.1 Movement of commuters_x000D_ 5.3.2 Task flow analysis_x000D_ 5.3.3 Ergonomic issues identified through direct observation_x000D_ 5.3.4 Emergency chain_x000D_ 5.3.5 Ladder for climbing the upper berths/seats_x000D_ 5.3.6 Layout of the compartment to enhance ease of movement and passenger comfort_x000D_ 5.3.6.1 Concept 1_x000D_ 5.3.6.2 Concept 2_x000D_ 5.3.6.3 Relaxed Seating_x000D_ 5.3.6.4 Final Concept_x000D_ 5.3. 6.5 Concept refinement_x000D_ 5.3.6.6 Rig Testing_x000D_ 5.4 Key Points_x000D_ 5.5 Practice session_x000D_ _x000D_ 6.Ergonomics in communication_x000D_ Overview_x000D_ 6.1 Introduction_x000D_ 6.2 Some directions for ergonomics in communication design_x000D_ 6.3 Fire extinguisher_x000D_ 6.4 Pesticide packaging_x000D_ 6.5 Wayfinding map for a college campus_x000D_ 6.6 Ergonomics at homework station_x000D_ 6.7 Key Points_x000D_ 6.8 Practice session_x000D_ _x000D_ 7.Ergonomics in User Interface Design_x000D_ Overview_x000D_ 7.1 Introduction_x000D_ 7.2 Some directions for applying ergonomic principles_x000D_ 7.3 Example 1: Ergonomic design of the interface of a blood pressure monitor_x000D_ 7.4 Example 2: Ergonomic design of a movie ticket vending machine interface_x000D_ 7.5 Example 3: Ergonomic design of the interface of a coffee vending machine on a college campus_x000D_ 7.6 Key Points_x000D_ 7.7 Practice session_x000D_ _x000D_ 8.Report and portfolio_x000D_ 8.1 Overview_x000D_ 8.2 Key Points_x000D_ _x000D_ 9.Application of mannequin in ergonomics_x000D_ 9.1 Introduction_x000D_ 9.2 Mannequins of different percentile values_x000D_ 9.3 Scale down grid boards which can be used for checking the designs either on paper or in the laboratory on the grid board to scale._x000D_ 9.4 Usage of mannequin and grid boards for testing out the ergonomic design_x000D_ 9.5 Key Points_x000D_ _x000D_ References_x000D_