Bernard Weerdmeester - Böcker

This book provides a variety of answers in its description and discussion of new, sometimes radical approaches to `usability evaluation', now an increasingly common business tool. It contains new thinking of the subject of usability evaluation in industry. Contributions come from those involved in the practice of industry-based usability evaluation as well as those involved in related research activity. The chapters are derived from and developed from presentations and discussions at the invited international seminar `Usability Evaluation in Industry', and give a leading edge overview of current usability practice in industry - identifying those issues of concern and approaches to tackling these.Key Features:* Provides a comprehensive overview of current practice* International examples* Contains practical examples of ergonomics at work and gives clear ideas of what does and doesn't work under industrial constraints

Human Factors and Ergonomics for Beginners offers a useful introduction to the broad field of human factors. Now in its fourth edition, this book is the go-to beginner guide to the field as it describes real, practical guidelines that are based on solid knowledge and experience. It will help any reader to enhance human-system performance and reduce the undesirable effects and unintended consequences of many human interactions with technology and the organizational environment.This book delivers information on the design of human-made systems, giving the reader a comprehensive summary of what human factors and ergonomics is and how the principles of it are applied in work and other living environments. The authors explain the application of a human-centered approach to the design, testing, and evaluation of systems by considering the interrelated set of physical, cognitive, social, organizational, and other relevant human factors. Revised in this fourth edition is a chapter on interaction design that details the rapid developments in information and communication technology and increased emphasis on performance bringing the book right up to date.This book is a useful quick reference and valuable tool for novices and experienced professionals alike. It will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students and early-to-mid career practitioners in the fields of ergonomics, human factors, workplace design, product and service design, organizational design, human anthropometrics, information technology and human-centered design.