Ergonomics

Formative vs Summative Usability Studies Explained

Have you ever wondered why some products are a joy to use while others aren't? It all boils down to usability research. Before a product hits the market, it should be thoroughly tested for user experience. This ensures it...

Customer Experience (CX) vs User Experience (UX) in Product Design

Designers: do you know the difference between customer experience (CX) and user experience (UX) design? While this could be the learning of a full life, here are some basics. The impact that understanding the two distinct yet interconnected concepts...

Forms Follow Function … in Product Design Especially

"Forms Follow Function" is an old key design concept that started in architecture in the mid of the XX's. Modern product design, so as value analysis and ergonomics on one side, and modern CAD system ability to design almost...

Ikea Parody: the Ergonomics Lesson

An ergonomics lesson usually provided by an Ikea video, promoting their paper catalog (the "bookbook™") is fantastic from many points of view. It became viral because of making fun of Apple product introduction. It could also be a self-mockery...
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Microplastics: origins, impacts and technical solutions

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20 Best Tips to Design for Cleanability

In some industries, Design for Cleanability is just a must (food, medical), in all...

The 5S Methodology: A Guide to Lean Manufacturing Workplaces

Did you know the 5S methodology boosts productivity by 30% in manufacturing? This gain...

Toyota Production System (TPS): A Manufacturing Guide

Did you know that a Toyota car has over 30,000 parts? The Toyota Production...

Recycle vs Upcycle: similarities and differences

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Metal Drawing Process for Aluminum Cans

Metal Drawing is a process that entails pulling a thin metal plate through a...

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