Ergonomics 2

1. What is Ergonomics?

Ergonomics is the study of people's efficiency in their working environment..
Taken from Mac dictionary

Ergonomics covers all aspect of a job, from the physical stresses it places on the worker, to environmental factors which can affect hearing, vision, and general comfort and health.
Taken from: http://ehs.okstate.edu/modules/ergo/What.htm

2. What are the 5 aspects of Ergonomics?

a) Safety

b) Comfort

c) Ease of use

d) Productivity/Performance

e) Aesthetics

3. For each aspects of Ergonomics, explain with an example of a product that is designed for the elderly, how the product meet that particular aspect of Ergonomics.

Safety - Signages can have larger prints and fonts, so that elderly will be able to see the signages, and be warned if there is danger, eg. the caution sign for wet floor.















Comfort - The glare of the television should not be too bright that it will hurt the elderly eyes or cause the elderly to feel uncomfortable.













Ease of use - Buttons on mobile phones should be bigger, so that it is convenient and easy for the elderly to use.













Productivity/Performance - Kettles should be as light as possible, and there should be a holder for the kettle so that the elderly would not feel tired easily when using the kettle.















Aesthetics - Prints on cards should be bigger, so that the elderly can see the prints easily.