1. - To be able to define the terms ergonomics - To be able to identify different human factors and there relationship to a product - To be able to analysis a product and how successful it is against human factors
Why is it important to consider the user or a person when designing any product?

2. We consider human factors in three different ways when designing:
- To be able to define the terms ergonomics - To be able to identify different human factors and there relationship to a product - To be able to analysis a product and how successful it is against human factors
We consider human factors in three different ways when designing:
Physiologically
Psychologically What doe these mean?
Sociologically

3. - To be able to define the terms ergonomics - To be able to identify different human factors and there relationship to a product - To be able to analysis a product and how successful it is against human factors
Physiological factors
A human/person physicals capabilities
Body size
Weight, strength and stamina
When designing these will be considered to make a product:
Easy to use
Lightweight
Easy to control/operate
Safety
Comfortable
Ergonomics – This is the relationship of how a person interacts and uses a product. A product with good ergonomics will be comfortable and easy to use. It will be easy for the person to interact with.

4. Psychological factors A humans/persons emotional capabilities
- To be able to define the terms ergonomics - To be able to identify different human factors and there relationship to a product - To be able to analysis a product and how successful it is against human factors
Psychological factors
A humans/persons emotional capabilities
Emotions can be effected by colour, shape, smell, texture and sound
When designing these will be considered to make a product:
A suitable colour (light, neutral colours for a calm effect)
An enjoyable smell, taste or texture for a food product
A reassuring sound to indicate a product is working correctly

5. When designing these will be considered to make a product:
- To be able to define the terms ergonomics - To be able to identify different human factors and there relationship to a product - To be able to analysis a product and how successful it is against human factors
Sociological factors
A group of humans/people have different social, moral and religious beliefs.
Humans/people of different ages and disabilities have different capabilities.
When designing these will be considered to make a product:
Appropriate so as not to insult any particular groups beliefs
Accessible so that different groups can use it

6. Human factor – Case study
- To be able to define the terms ergonomics - To be able to identify different human factors and there relationship to a product - To be able to analysis a product and how successful it is against human factors
Human factor – Case study
You are going to conduct a case study of a product
You are going to review is against the human factors use have looked at
This will help you determine how successful or unsuccessful it is
Case study structure
Introduction – You will start by describing the product in as much detail as possible. Consider using the 5Ws (What, Who, Why, Where, When)
Key advantages – Identify and explain the key advantages and features of the product/s which make it successful in relation the three types of human factors
Areas of improvement – Identify and explain the limitations and constraints that the product/s has. Make suggestions on how it could be improved or redesigned. You can use sketches to help shows these improvements.