Human Centred Design Flashcards
What are social mores?
Accepted customs, values or habits within a culture or religion.
Inclusive or universal design caters for everyone, regardless of…
Age, gender, ability, or economic status
Designs for impoverished communities must be…
Affordable, include no extra costs, easy and cheap to maintain.
Ergonomic principles are used to…
Improve comfort and ease of use, minimise strain and fatigue, assure safety
What are the three elements of Ergonomics?
Body size, body movement, body conditions
Body size
An aspect of ergonomics that relates to anthropometry and uses measurements of the body to ensure the design fits a wide range of people.
Body movement
An aspect of ergonomics that relates to biomechanics and provides info on the limits of a product and that space it requires.
Body conditions
An aspect of ergonomics that relates to the environment and ensures the surrounding conditions of the product are comfortable.
Under the element of emotional and sensory appeal, list and explain the components of emotional design.
- Visceral (instinctive gut reaction)
- Behavioural (how the item performs)
- Reflective (how it reflects self image)
List five social and physical needs we might buy products to satisfy.
To belong, to feel safe, to have status, to achieve and do well, to cool down in the summer.
‘Fashion and trends’ relate to the industries of…
Fashion, Technology, Communication, Housing, Vehicles
