ERGONOMICS
What is ergonomics?
Designing for human comfort and efficiency
What does UCD stand for?
User-Centered Design
Name a man-made wood.
Plywood or MDF
What does the S in SCAMPER stand for?
Substitute
Name the 2D views in orthographic drawing.
Front, top, and side
What is the purpose of anthropometric data?
To ensure products fit a range of users
What is the goal of user-centered design?
To meet the needs and expectations of the user
What is a mechanical property of metal?
Strength or hardness
What does “Adapt” mean in SCAMPER?
Use an idea from another product or situation
What’s the purpose of construction lines?
To guide accurate perspective drawings
Name one body part that would be measured when designing a chair.
Leg length or lower back height
Name one method used to collect user insights.
Interviews or observations
What is an aesthetic property?
Colour, texture, or finish
Apply 2 SCAMPER ideas to improve a school backpack.
Eliminate zippers, add USB port, combine with seat pad, etc.
What is the name of the drawing with two vanishing points?
2-point perspective
Name 2 ergonomic factors that affect the design of a computer mouse.
Hand size, wrist angle, button placement
What is a persona?
A fictional character based on user research
Which material is lightweight and good for packaging?
Foam or plastic
What is the purpose of SCAMPER?
To help generate new ideas
Why do we annotate product sketches?
To explain features, materials, and functions
Why is adjustability important in ergonomic design?
To accommodate different body sizes and postures
Why is empathy important in design?
It helps understand users’ real experiences and problems
How do you decide if a material is “sustainable”?
It’s renewable, recyclable, or has a low environmental impact
What does “Eliminate” mean in SCAMPER?
Remove parts or features to simplify
What does rendering add to a sketch?
Depth, realism, and shading effects.
Highlights, Texture, Depth, Tone