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Critical analysis and evaluation key terms
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Ergonomics
The study of people's efficiency in their working environment, focusing on designing products that fit the user's needs and capabilities.
Anthropometrics
The measurement of the human body and its proportions, used in design to ensure products are suitable for a wide range of users.
Durability Testing
A process to evaluate how well a product can withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
User-Centered Design
An approach that places the user at the forefront of the design process to ensure products meet their needs.
Toughness
The ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing.
Iterative design
A design process that involves repeated cycles of prototyping, testing, and refining to improve a product.
User-Centered Design
A design philosophy that prioritizes the needs and preferences of the end user throughout the design process.
Feedback Loop
A continuous cycle of gathering user feedback, evaluating it, and making necessary adjustments to improve the product.
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