Product Design

This book brings together researchers in ergonomics and posture with industrial designers, to review and assess the current state of chair design, with implications for cultural, behavioural and occupational aspects of health. The contributions are a significant step in the ergonomics of seating and..

This book will illustrate to both regional and international professionals the many domains in which HF/E opportunities can be applied within the region. The book will also be used to introduce the HF/E science and overall discipline to the region. It will showcase current research and case study ap..

There is a driving need for naval professionals to focus on human factors issues. The number of maritime accidents is increasing and the chief cause is human error, both by the designer and the operator. Up to now, there has been no overarching resource available to naval marine vehicle designers ..

The design of consumer products has a central role in its potential for contributing to a healthier living and working space. However, too often consumers are only aware of the designers' role when bad practice manifestly exacerbates the easy application of basic functionality. This important book p..

At a simplistic level the issues found in both discipline areas are one and the same: the design of the environment brings about emergent behaviours that in some cases are not optimal...

This book is written for the practitioner who wishes to learn about human factors (HF) but is more interested in application (applied research) than theory (basic research). Each chapter discusses the application of important human factors' theories, principles and concepts, presented at a level tha..

Human factors in product design has emerged as a major competitive issue in manufacturing. In many ways, manufacturers have hit a technology ceiling, meaning that it is increasingly difficult to compete on functionality, technical reliability, or manufacturing costs. Design therefore has become a ma..

This second edition of Human Factors Methods: A Practical Guide for Engineering and Design now presents 107 design and evaluation methods including numerous refinements to those that featured in the original. The book acts as an ergonomics methods manual, aiding both students and practitioners. Offe..

This book explores the human factors issues in contemporary global society, with a focus on engineering, technology, business, science, and education from a system of systems viewpoint. It examines the human aspects related to contemporary societal developments in science, engineering, and higher ed..

"The idea of Kansei engineering was conceived in 1970. Since then, the founder has worked to establish the Kansei engineering methodology and has created more than fifty new product developments. Kansei engineering research is gaining popularity in many countries"--..

Following on from 2005's Rail Human Factors: Supporting the Integrated Railway, this book brings together an even broader range of academics and practitioners from around the world to share their expertise and experience on rail human factors. People and Rail Systems: Human Factors at the Heart of..

The role of human factors in product design has, in the past, pertained almost exclusively to product usability, but increased recognition is being given to "pleasure-based" human factors. This emphasizes the holistic nature of the experience of person-product interaction. While traditional approach..