What is Ergonomics?
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008Today’s Dilbert mentions ergonomics they get the definition wrong (the point of the cartoon), but then, I was told by a friend it was the study of putting suitcases into a car boot.
For those that don’t know, ergonomics is a mixture of engineering, psychology, physiology and design. It is concerned with the study of human interaction when performing tasks. It seeks to make experiences easier, more efficient and more pleasurable. Essentially it is ‘usability’ extended to cover not only human computer interaction but any interaction with the environment and yes this does include putting suitcases into a car boot.
