Reflection-Prototype

I realized some slots and some features were not possible, so I changed them.

I realized how a prototype should be and how to test the outcome.

Ergonomics Asthetics

Aesthetics: E.g. Signs in the workplace — signage could be made more aesthetic by using a consistent format throughout home for the elderly
http://www.google.com.sg/imglanding?q=signs%20office&imgurl=http://www.haglundstrophies.com/images/JPGs/Office_Signs_sm.jpg&imgrefurl=http://kiana.trip0d.eu/100502/p2/&usg=__noVOf40mhs_5Pd96UBqR3vi63kw=&h=1249&w=936&sz=328&hl=en&sig2=d8zNxVN56FD5DxfIrZPj5g&itbs=1&tbnid=NqyRWAucW9v2sM:&tbnh=150&tbnw=112&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsigns%2Boffice%26hl%3Den%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=3NJHTJ2WEojUvQOjt6W-Ag&tbs=isch:1&start=9#tbnid=NqyRWAucW9v2sM&start=13

Ergonomics Productivity/Performance

Productivity/performance: E.g. home furniture/equipment — the use of ergonomically designed home desks and equipment can drastically reduce injuries for the elderly.
http://www.google.com.sg/imglanding?q=ergonomics&imgurl=http://www.midpenchiro.com/uploads/Image/WorkstationErgonomics.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.midpenchiro.com/Ergonomics&usg=__CGOFROnMikLD9wEPayif6DjyZmU=&h=321&w=350&sz=20&hl=en&sig2=9RFN2WdTFzmbtITghWnrrQ&itbs=1&tbnid=GBQ8zHJKQ8YUVM:&tbnh=110&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dergonomics%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=tNFHTKzCGIj-vQOcuOW1Ag&sa=G&tbs=isch:1&start=0#tbnid=GBQ8zHJKQ8YUVM&start=0

Ergonomics Easy Use

Ease of use: E.g. Street Signs — in an unfamiliar area, it can be quite difficult to spot street signs for the elderly .

http://www.google.com.sg/imglanding?q=street%20signs&imgurl=http://www.btcomm.com/trains/resource/street_signs.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.btcomm.com/trains/resource/index.htm&h=4800&w=3780&sz=752&tbnid=N2DVrtv8T1F3YM:&tbnh=253&tbnw=199&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstreet%2Bsigns&usg=__MzXL8iJ_Gxg-B398L4U5vlGOBbk=&sa=X&ei=59BHTNn2CIi2vQPN5JDQAg&ved=0CB4Q9QEwAA&start=0#tbnid=N2DVrtv8T1F3YM&start=0

Ergonomics comfort

Comort-http://www.google.com.sg/imglanding?q=alarm%20clock%20bright&imgurl=http://www.instructables.com/image/FHZ42LMFRBPY2IZ/This-alarm-clock-was-simply-too-bright.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Your-Life/step15/This-alarm-clock-was-simply-too-bright/&usg=__hi2CJdHIlibRWiM3WfLqLpC6dYs=&h=375&w=500&sz=19&hl=en&sig2=zdnpSFVRapkZBE67JkYVCg&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=UCqSEek8fLpWvM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dalarm%2Bclock%2Bbright%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=aJlHTN2xGoHuvQP74Zy9Ag&um=1&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbs=isch:1&start=0#tbnid=UCqSEek8fLpWvM&start=0

1. Comfort: E.g. Alarm clock display — some displays are harshly bright, drawing one’s eye to the light or keeping one awake when surroundings are dark, especiallly the elderly's.

Ergonomics II and safety

Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker.

There are five aspects of ergonomics: safety, comfort, ease of use, productivity/performance, and aesthetics

1. Safety: E.g. Medicine bottles — print sizes could be enlarged so those with impaired vision (due to sinus problems, for example) can more easily read the label instructions for the elderly Ergonomics can discover the optimum font style, color and size to enhance readability using the limited space available on a medicine label.We also use plastic instead of glass in case of cutting people.Safety.-http://www.google.com.sg/imglanding?q=medicine%20bottles&imgurl=http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/Resources/nursing-SAMopen/8Rs%2520of%2520SAM/Graphics/medicine-sigma.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/Resources/nursing-SAMopen/8Rs%2520of%2520SAM/Right%2520Medicine.htm&usg=__2AB6Q1l6GDWRMw8Js87niJhNH0o=&h=259&w=268&sz=13&hl=en&sig2=U38Fl9w7x1yCuhjwdfTm1g&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=gfbKVS-l1AGxBM:&tbnh=109&tbnw=113&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmedicine%2Bbottles%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=QJhHTOumGo-GvAPx_uW_Ag&um=1&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbs=isch:1&start=3#tbnid=gfbKVS-l1AGxBM&start=7

Ergonomics I

Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker.



The above shows 2 different setup of a workplace.
1. Compare the 2 different workplaces, state your observations.

The chairs are different as the first is uncomfortable and hunching, however, the second one is comfortable and straight, but can lean back with support and the keyboard is situated where the hands can comfortably move.
The computer screen is too far for number 1 and not adjustable, but the second can be moved forward to give magnification.
the lighting for the first is too bright but the second is a movable light that is not so blinding.
the first could not move freely in the limited amount of space but the second one , you can move freely and pull pack your chair, and adjust the handrails.
the first one has to bend down and is uncomfortable when using the laptop for a long time, however the second one can change the laptop screen higher and to eye level, and also us the key board at hand level.


2. Which workplace is preferred? The second one. State with reasons why one workplace is preferred over the other.
The chairs are different as the first is uncomfortable and hunching, however, the second one is comfortable and straight, but can lean back with support and the keyboard is situated where the hands can comfortably move.the lighting is also too bright and can affect working for the first, the movement is also not free for the other and it is important as we need space to work comfortably for the first.The computer screen is not on the eye level and can affect working for the first one.


3. What are the considerations that should be taken into account when designing a workplace that is suitable for the user?the comfort and simplicity,incorrect height and depth,task lighting,freedom of movement, prolonged laptop use, usable desk space

4. Why do you think that Ergonomics is important when designing?it is used to give a suitable and comfortable environment for working or home.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergonomics ~ Ergonomics Definition