Topic: human factors
Definition:



  • Related tag cloud:

  • ergonomics
  • usability
  • hci
  • ui
  • safety
  • training
  • user interface design
  • human computer interaction
  • user interface
  • user-centered design
  • gui
  • consulting
  • interaction design
  • human-computer interaction
  • chi
  • engineering
  • web design
  • product design
  • human error
  • design
  • ergonomic
  • Resources:

    Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
    The Society's mission is to promote the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems and devices of all kinds.
    http://hfes.org/

    Bad Human Factors Designs
    A scrapbook of illustrated examples of things that are hard to use because they do not follow human factors principles.
    http://www.baddesigns.com/

    NASA: Human Factors Research and Technology Division
    NASA's Human Factors Research and Technology Division supports human-centered design in complex aerospace information systems using experiments and models of human capabilities and human-machine interaction to enhance system safety, reliability and performance. Site includes current projects, reports, history and organization.
    http://human-factors.arc.nasa.gov/

    Human Factors International, Inc.
    Ensuring usability and systems consistency through software ergonomics, human factors science and design considerations. Located in Iowa, USA.
    http://www.humanfactors.com/