Practice D.4. Explain the potential impact of the redesigned hand tool on the user's comfort and efficiency. - 1.5.4.4 | Unit 1: Ergonomics & Everyday Objects | IB 9 Product Design
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D.4. Explain the potential impact of the redesigned hand tool on the user's comfort and efficiency.

1.5.4.4 - D.4. Explain the potential impact of the redesigned hand tool on the user's comfort and efficiency.

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Question 1 Easy

What is ergonomics?

💡 Hint: Think about how tools are designed for how we use them.

Question 2 Easy

Name one factor that contributes to the comfort of using a tool.

💡 Hint: Consider how you feel when holding a tool.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of ergonomics?

To make tools expensive
To enhance user comfort and efficiency
To increase the complexity of tools

💡 Hint: Think about how tools should feel when in use.

Question 2

True or False: Redesigning a hand tool can lead to improved user experience.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how you feel when using an old versus a new tool.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an ergonomic hand tool keeping in mind user comfort and efficiency. Describe the specific features you would include to address both aspects.

💡 Hint: Think about how a tool feels during prolonged use.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a currently popular hand tool. Identify its shortcomings in terms of ergonomics and propose a comprehensive redesign.

💡 Hint: Observe closely how the tool is used and where discomfort arises.

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