ergonomics

Introducing Guest Blogger Rob Tannen: Your Hands Are in Good Hands

Alissa Walker — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:37:22 -0400

As director of user research and interaction design Bresslergroup, Rob Tannen is responsible for making sure that power tools, medical equipment, even touchscreen kiosks fit our hands like proverbial gloves. That's because when it comes to our hands, he's pretty much the authority on the topic: Rob is a Certified Professional Ergonomist.

17th World Congress on Ergonomics

Clay Dillow — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0400

In the feel-good event of the summer, designers and researchers will gather in Beijing to swap the latest in research, theories and practices in the field of ergonomics and human factors engineering. Themed “Changes, Challenges and Opportunities,” the conference isn’t just looking for ways to improve the Aeron chair; they’re tackling everything from aerospace ergonomics to occupational agricultural problems in the third world. Knowing that top minds in engineering and design are putting their heads together to tackle such issues should make everyone a little more comfortable.

Robotic Game Controller Adjusts Itself, Frags Carpal-Tunnel

Cliff Kuang — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:46:42 -0400

At Last: OXO's First Line of Office Products

Cliff Kuang — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:15:07 -0400

This week, OXO Good Grips unveiled its new line of office products, and all of them have the polished ergonomics and clever functionality that are the company's calling card.

Pro:Motion Ergo Keyboard Morphs To Fit Your Typing

Kit Eaton — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:28:48 -0500

Ergonomic keyboards with a splt between the two halves are nothing new: The extra position adjustments they let you make are supposedly for added comfort. But the Pro:Motion from Smartfish Technologies goes one further, and morphs itself dynamically to fit your typing style.

How the Aeron Chair Inspired Burton

Mark Borden — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:45:59 -0400

Office furniture doesn't usually inspire outdoor activity. But designers at Burton Snowboards saw more in the Aeron chair than a cockpit for sedentary pursuits. They found kinetics in ergonomics and high performance in space-age materials. By applying parallel design elements to the company's 2009 CO₂ board bindings ($390), Burton took imitation and flattery to a new altitude.

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Industrial Design and your Invention

Salem Honey — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:21:15 -0400

Article in a sentence:
Industrial Designers offer the ability to improve your inventions
usability, aesthetics and ergonomics, increasing your inventions
perceived value and potential.