| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Systems perspective of ergonomics in design -- Human body dimensions -- Ergonomic principles of hand-held products -- Ergonomics of space -- Exhibition ergonomics -- Cognitive ergonomics -- Ergonomics of display and control -- Visual ergonomics -- Ergonomics in intangible design -- Ergonomics in color -- Exercises in ergonomics related to design: some guidelines -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
"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 the reader can easily apply the principles to their designs. This book is easy to understand for those without any background in science and technology. It provides a guide for designers from diverse fields ranging from product design to graphic design and shows how to apply the ergonomics principles in products ranging from hand-held products to bigger products. It explains the application of anthropometric dimensions, as well as how to design for different spaces ranging from bathrooms to cinema halls. It also focuses on the application of communication ranging from displays to graphic design and discusses selection of color as well. This book is ideal for all design students, practicing designers in any field, design faculty, entry level engineering students, and anyone without science or technology background that is interested in exploring the field of ergonomics"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
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 |
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Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on October 08, 2019) |
| Subject |
Human engineering -- Popular works
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TECHNOLOGY -- General.
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TECHNOLOGY -- Industrial Design -- Product.
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Human engineering
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780429321627 |
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0429321627 |
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9781000606539 |
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1000606538 |
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9781000596830 |
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1000596834 |
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9781000601688 |
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1000601684 |
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