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USABILITY ERGONOMICS & AESTHETICS

Module code: PD215
Credits: 10
Semester: 2
Department: DESIGN INNOVATION
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Coordinator: Trevor Vaugh (DESIGN INNOVATION)

	Overview
	This module teaches students ergonomics, aesthetics and usability and the importance of these in product design. Students learn how to apply these principles to practical projects and to appreciate the importance of user centred design in the design process. Topics covered include; fields of ergonomics-physical and cognitive, elements of aesthetics- colour and composition, anthropometric tables and percentiles, user experience and user centred design, tools and approaches for usability testing, improving ergonomics in everyday products.

Overview

This module teaches students ergonomics, aesthetics and usability and the importance of these in product design. Students learn how to apply these principles to practical projects and to appreciate the importance of user centred design in the design process. Topics covered include; fields of ergonomics-physical and cognitive, elements of aesthetics- colour and composition, anthropometric tables and percentiles, user experience and user centred design, tools and approaches for usability testing, improving ergonomics in everyday products.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Apply ergonomic & anthropometric principles in design Appreciate emotional design in products for consumers Appreciate the sensory and physical attributes to products Create appropriate aesthetic, anthropometrically correct and usable products Apply user centered design (UCD) methods to the design process

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Pre-Requisites
	PD106, PD101

	Co-Requisites
	PD209

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