chapter 1 key terms Flashcards
context
the situation a design solution is intended for
stakeholder
a person group or organisation with an interest in a product/system.
primary user
the person or group of people who will use a product or system.
human factors
the scientific discipline concerned with the interaction between humans and elements of a product and system.
culture
the ideas and activities of groups of people.
globalistaion
buisnesses and organisations operating globally and developing international influence.
sustainable economic growth
development that aims to satisfy the economic needs of humans while sustaining natural resources and the environment for future generations
usability
how easy a product is to use, how clear the functions are
ergonomics
the study of how we use and interact with a product or system
inclusive design
designing for the widest possible audience
anthropocentrics
the study of the sizes of the human body
psychological factors
such things as mental reaction time and limitations of short term memory etc.
aesthetically pleasing
beautiful to the senses
aesthetics
factors concerned with the appreciation of beauty
proportion
the relative size and scale of the various elements in a design
