Publisher's Synopsis
Human Factors and Ergonomics for Design is the essential introduction to human factors and ergonomics for interior designers, architects, and product designers. It presents the most recent understanding of the principles needed to design spaces for the health, safety, and productivity of users. All the technical issues surrounding human factors are addressed in the context of design, including ergonomics, anthropometrics, biomechanics, wayfinding, and environmental control systems. Distilling the expertise of a leading authority in human factors and ergonomics into a single source, this practical book gives special emphasis to human factors as it relates to universal design, programming, product design, and environmental/health issues.
