Practice Related Concepts - 1.4 | Unit 1: Ergonomics & Everyday Objects | IB 9 Product Design
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1.4 - Related Concepts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define ergonomics in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to user interaction with tools.

Question 2 Easy

What does it mean for a product to be user-centered?

💡 Hint: Consider the user’s experience.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of ergonomics?

To create visually appealing products
To optimize human interaction with tools
To reduce production costs

💡 Hint: Remember the user experience focus.

Question 2

True or False: User-centered design prioritizes the needs of the designer over the user.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider who is engaging with the product.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an ergonomic tool for elderly users. Consider their physical limitations, the tool's form, purpose, user interaction, and how the parts will work as a system.

💡 Hint: Think of common tasks that elderly users struggle with.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a product’s user-centered design approach and critique where it meets or falls short in terms of ergonomics, form, and purpose.

💡 Hint: Choose a tool you’re familiar with.

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