Human Factors Methods for Design: Making Systems Human-Centered

Intended for future product designers, this textbook describes human traits that should be taken into consideration during the design process and methods for collecting and evaluating data about the capabilities and limits of human users. Several different types of analysis, design guidance, survey, and usability assessment methods are explained following a consistent format that outlines preparation, materials and equipment, and the steps involved in performing the method, along with an example. The final section offers advice on getting others in an organization to support a new concept and understanding the influence that cost and profit exert on concept decisions. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)