1st Edition

Ergonomics for the Layman Applications in Design

By Prabir Mukhopadhyay Copyright 2020
150 Pages 78 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

150 Pages 78 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book explains the application of ergonomics in three different areas of design, namely product, space, and communication. The book is written in layman's language and provides examples so that the reader can easily apply the principles to their designs. This book is easy to understand for those without a background in science and technology. It provides a guide for designers from diverse... Read more
1: Introduction. 2: Systems Perspective of Ergonomics in Design. 3: Human Body Dimensions. 4: Ergonomic Principles of Hand-Held Products. 5: Ergonomics of Space. 6: Exhibition Ergonomics. 7: Cognitive Ergonomics. 8: Ergonomics of Display and Control. 9: Visual Ergonomics. 10: Ergonomics in Intangible Design. 11: Ergonomics in Color. 12: Exercises in Ergonomics Related to Design: Some Guidelines.

Biography

Prabir Mukhopadhyay, PhD, is Discipline Head in Design at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur, India. He teaches, practices, and conducts research in different areas of ergonomics and its application in design.