ADMT T3W4 Ergonomics (Product Description and Idea Trigger)

Product Description: A plastic hook which allows you to hook plastic bags onto it.


1. What are the design considerations when designing this product?
The design considers the the usability of the product. Like what material to use and what kind of shape so that it can maximize the weight allowance.

2.Would an elderly faced difficulty using this product? If yes, what are the difficulties that the elderly would face? 
No, i don't think so. The hooks are very straight forward and it is easy for every elderly to hook a plastic bag onto it.


3.What do you think can be done to improve on the design of the product to suit the elderly? (Sketch the improved design in your sketchbook and take a picture of it. Post the improved sketch at the end of your post.)

Ergonomics II

1. What is Ergonomics?

Ergonomics is the study of posture and Motion. Helping people develop the subtle coordination of thought and physical action required to monitor and alter harmful patterns of posture an movement. 

2. What are the five aspects of Ergonomics?

• Safety
• Comfort
• Ease of Use
• Productivity/ Performance
• Aesthetics 

3. For each aspects of Ergonomics, explain with an example of a product that is designed for the elderly, and how the product meet with that particular aspect of Ergonomics.

• Safety- We can raise the overall lighting level so that the elderly will not fall easily at night because of the darkness.
• Comfort- Bigger Buttons can be used because finger dexterity decreases thus causing the elderly to miss the buttons. 

• Ease of Use- Computers with keys with bigger fonts can be invented, or may be even a elderly friendly computer Operating System. Due to the advancement in Computer Technology and Artificial Intelligence, the age of the people utilizing the computer can stretch to a wide number.

• Productivity-The elderly can increase productivity in such a way we can invent some software just for the elderly with user-friendly interface so when they use it, it is so easy to understand and solves hassles in a click of a button. This has been invented some time back.
• Aesthetics- The walking stick is a common aesthetics for the elderly.

Ergonomics I

1.Compare the two different workplaces. State your Observations.

• The first workplace has products with bad ergonomics. e.g the chair from the first workplace has armrest as high as his elbows which doesn't provide him with the armrest function
• The second one has good ergonomics compliance. e.g the chair is much more flexible then the first one.

2.Which workplace is preferred? State with reasons why one workplace is preferred over another.

• The second workplace is definitely better. The reasons are that they provide much better desk instruments that provide comfort and easy working. It gives a very good workflow that improves productivity of any staff using that work desk. e.g the chair has adjustable armrests so when you need to take a sip of drink from your mug, it can be lifted up and the best part is that you can lean down.

3. What are the considerations that should be taken into account when designing a workplace suitable for the user.

1. Comfort and Simplicity
2. Incorrect Height and Depth
3. Task Lighting
4. Freedom of Movement
5. Prolonged laptop use

4. Why do you think that Ergonomics is important when designing?

It is important because the Ergonomics of a product can determine the safety of a person because a person can get injured if proper ergonomics are not in place in the office etc. It can also provide a proper posture for whoever is using the product