Explore
In this section you’ll get to understand the terminology used in designing for people. You’ll learn how to explore and understand people’s characteristics and behaviour, and to bring this knowledge into specifications for designs including those for products, tools, equipment, workspaces or buildings.
Definitions
Find out about the science-based discipline of ergonomics and where user centred design fits in. Learn how a user centred design approach helps ensure people are accommodated as well as possible.
People
Get an understanding of how the human body works and how body measurements and different abilities might influence design features.
About work
Learn about the effects of work on people, including moving things around and working on shifts. Understand how to keep people safe through following regulations and guidelines.
Workspace
Learn about what makes a workspace usable, productive and comfortable for people, including the effects of equipment layout, space, lighting, noise, and temperature.