Basic and fundamental human factors and usability considerations are often overlooked during the design and development process.
In this class we will draw on real product design examples and encourage a collaborative hands-on approach to method application and proposed design solutions to optimise usability – whilst considering human performance and reductions in potential use errors and risks.
At the end of the workshop, students will gain an understanding of fundamental human factors/usability principles and applications to determine the safety and effectiveness of products – regardless of whether the product is in early concept, late development, or has already been released to market.
Students will learn:
This workshop has no pre-requisites. New, existing or aspiring designers will all find this session practical and useful.