Design for Ergonomics

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxvi

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2. Ergonomics and Design—Design for Ergonomics

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Ergonomics and Design

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 3-29

   3. Design for Ergonomics

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 31-45

   4. From User-Centred Design to Human-Centred Design and the User Experience

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 47-59

   5. Designing for People: Design References

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 61-83

   6. The Design of Ergonomic Requirements

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 85-110

   7. Human-Centred Design—User Experience: Tools and Intervention Methods

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 111-128

   8. Co-design and Innovation: Tools, Methods and Opportunities for the Generation of Innovation Through User Involvement

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 129-141

   9. Design Thinking and Creativity: Processes and Tools for New Opportunities in People-Centred Innovation

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 143-159

   10. Ergonomics and Design for All: Design for Inclusion

       • Francesca Tosi

       Pages 161-181

3. The Components of Interaction Between People and Systems

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 183-183

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   2. Elements of Anthropometry

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 185-215

   3. The Anthropometric Reference Data

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 217-231

   4. Elements of Biomechanics of Occupational Interest

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 233-264

   5. Cognitive Aspects in User Experience Design: From Perception to Action

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 265-279

   6. Cognitive Aspects in User Experience Design: From Perception to Emotions

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 281-294

4. Project Problems and Intervention Criteria

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 299-299

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   2. Furniture, Work Stations, Hand Tools

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 297-328

   3. Interface Design: Intervention Criteria and Good Practices

      • Francesca Tosi

      Pages 329-347

This book focuses on the global quality of the design of systems that people interact with during their work activities and daily lives; a quality that involves the globality of people’s experience – physical, sensory, cognitive and emotional. It presents a concise and structured overview of the ergonomic approach to planning, and of methodological and operational tools from ergonomic research that can more directly and concretely contribute to the design process. The book also explores physical ergonomics and cognitive ergonomics, which are essential components of design culture. The final section addresses the main design problems and intervention criteria regarding the design of environments, products and equipment, as well as the design of communication, training and learning interface systems based on digital technologies. The book is chiefly intended for designers and anyone interested in the methods, tools and opportunities for in-depth analysis and development that ergonomics can offer regarding the conception, production and testing of products, environments and services, whether physical or virtual. It also offers a learning resource for professionals and students in Industrial Design and Planning.

• Human-Centered Design
• User Experience
• Human Factors
• Industrial Design
• Design Thinking
• User-centered approach
• Design-Driven Innovation
• cognitive ergonomics

• Department of Architecture (DIDA), University of Florence, Florence, Italy

  Francesca Tosi

Francesca Tosi is professor of Industrial Design at University of Florence, Italy, where she leads the Laboratory of Ergonomics & Design (LED). Her research interests focus on Product and Interior Design, Ergonomics in Design, Design for All, daily use products and environments, and products and services for health and care. She was president of the Italian Society of Ergonomics and Human Factors (SIE) from 2010 to 2018, and currently serves as president of the Italian Design Conference (CUID).

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