What is ERGONOMICS?

• Ergonomics is a multi-disciplinary study of the relationship between the person and the environment
• It is includes information from engineering, biomechanics, environmental, psychology, physiology and other fields about how human beings are affected by their environment, especially in the workplace.
• It is generally taken for granted that all design is concerned with creating objects and spaces to serve the needs of their users.
• In some cases, people or agencies may have directed design with little background or awareness of the needs of users.
• Designers often assume that they know how to design for all human needs based upon personal experiences, or they assume that their own requirement are typical of those of all others.