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 =** __Week 3__  **= __** Design for the Other 90% at     the Cooper Hewitt Museum   ** __ > __ ** Week 2 ** ____ ** : ** __Case Studies in Ergonomics **List the three definitions of Ergonomics ** a.) //**Physical Ergonomics:**//
 * Choose a country on the web site's map, and read through the description of the products designed for that country.
 * AFRICA: One Laptop per Child
 * **List five characteristics of socially responsible product design.**
 * Concerned with human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological, and bio-mechanical characteristics relating to physical activity.
 * Examples include:
 * Working posture
 * Materials handling
 * Repetitive movements
 * Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
 * Workplace layout
 * Safety and health

b.) //**C**// //**ognitive Ergonomics:**//
 * Concerned with mental processes (perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response) as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system
 * Examples include: (relating to human-system design)
 * Mental workload
 * Decision-making
 * Skilled performance
 * Human-computer interaction
 * Human reliability
 * Work stress
 * Training

c.) //**Organizational Ergonomics**//
 * Concerned with the optimization of sociotechnical systems, including their organization structures, policies and processes.
 * Examples include:
 * Communication
 * Crew resource management
 * Work design
 * Design of working times
 * Teamwork
 * Participatory Design
 * Community Ergonomics
 * Cooperative work
 * New work Paradigms
 * Organizational Culture
 * Virtual Organizations
 * Telework
 * Quality Management

** Choose on of the case studies, and add an additional recommendation to one of them in step two as 'advice'. ** **Case Study #1: Computer Operator** __Advice:__
 * Use an extra cushion on top of the chair to support a comfortable and appropriate posture. This will provide more comfort when sitting for a longer period of time.
 * Use a mouse pad that has a cushion support.

**Find an example of a product which is ergonomically sound, and add a link to an article about this product.**

= = = = = = = = = =  ** Week 1 : Design and Designer Behind the iPod, Jonathon Ive **    __**I nside the Apple iPod Design Trimuph **__ ** Describe the unusual business model used in the ipod's fabrication as developed by Apple. **  __**Jonathon Ive at the Design Museum **__ **What distinguishes the work of the team of Jobs and Ive in relation to products designed by Apple?** **     The distinction, as described by Jonathon Ive is the obsessive attention to details that are often overlooked (cables,   power adapters), designing products to be less exclusive and more accessible. ** **What new materials are enabling different design?** ** Polymer advances allows Apple to create composites to meet specific functional goals and requirements. ** Twin shooting materials allows Apple to mould different plastics together or co-moulding plastic to metal provides a range of functional and formal opportunities. This is how the iPod has no fasteners and no battery doors, creating a sleek and sealed design. Metal Forming and new methods of joining etals with advanced adhesives and laser welding is another tool that enables a unique design. __Who is Jonathon Ive? __ **Describe the importance of Apple's design team.** **Are other companies trying to compete with Apple by creating their own design teams?**