Human Factors in Product Design: Current Practice and Future Trends Contributor(s): Green, W. (Editor), Jordan, Patrick W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0367399504 ISBN-13: 9780367399504 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $78.84 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Design - General - Business & Economics | Entrepreneurship - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Engineering |
Dewey: 745.2 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.25 lbs) 268 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Manufacturers are becoming more aware of human factors in product design as a major competitive issue. In many product areas, manufacturers have reached a technology ceiling, which simply means that it is increasingly difficult to get ahead of the competition in terms of, for example, functionality, technical reliability or manufacturing costs. As a consequence, design has become a major battleground for manufacturers, and usability is recognized as being a central tenet of good design. This book provides a unique snapshot of current practice in human factors, identifying methods and techniques that work well under tight constraints and providing case study evidence of their effectiveness. The commercial implications of usability are discussed, and special attention is paid to two key trends: inclusive design and smart products. Inclusive design is about meeting the needs of all users with one design, which includes the elderly and the disabled. Smart products are multi-functional products with electronic interfaces containing a vast array of helpful functions. Industrial designers and manufacturing executives will find this text enlightening. |