Ergonomics is kid's stuff the ability of primary school children to design their own furniture

M. J. Callan; I. A R Galer

Ergonomics is kid's stuff the ability of primary school children to design their own furniture

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The ability was examined of primary school children to design and evaluate their own school furniture. Two groups of children were guided through a six-phase design and evaluation programme. The results suggested that they are able to make a realistic contribution, could offer rational criticism of their own and others' designs, and could reach sensible compromises of design features. Future equipment development programmes should, where appropriate, not ignore the contribution that this group of users can make.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Contemporary Ergonomics 1984-2008
Subtitle of host publication	Selected Papers and an Overview of the Ergonomics Society Annual Conference
Pages	13-18
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2009

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Ergonomics is kid's stuff the ability of primary school children to design their own furniture

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