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An Assessment Method and Toolkit to Evaluate Keyboard Design on Smartphones

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Product functions: interfaces with ergonomic design.

Lívia F de A Campos¹, Jamille N de L Lanutti, Luis Carlos Paschoarelli

¹PPGDesign, Fac. of Architecture, Arts and Communication, Univ Estadual Paulista, Av. Eng. Luis E. C. Coube 14-01, Bauru, Brazil. liviaflavia@gmail.com

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|February 10, 2012

Summary

Product design must balance technical quality with aesthetic and symbolic functions for success. Understanding these functional interfaces is key for effective ergonomic product development.

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Published on: October 5, 2020

Area of Science:

Product Design
Ergonomics
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Modern product development increasingly values aesthetics and symbolic meaning alongside technical performance.
Reliability and physical quality are traditional metrics, but user experience is now paramount.
Aesthetic and symbolic attributes significantly influence product perception and market success.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and define the interfaces between technical, aesthetic, and symbolic product functions.
To explore how these interfaces can inform ergonomic product design principles.
To establish a theoretical foundation for integrating diverse product attributes.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing research on product design, aesthetics, and ergonomics.
Analysis of theoretical frameworks connecting functional and non-functional product aspects.
Synthesis of findings to identify key interaction points between different design elements.

Main Results:

Identified critical overlap areas where technical, aesthetic, and symbolic qualities intersect.
Highlighted the importance of user perception in evaluating these combined functions.
Demonstrated that a holistic approach to design is necessary for optimal product outcomes.

Conclusions:

Ergonomic design requires a comprehensive understanding of how technical, aesthetic, and symbolic functions interact.
Future product development should prioritize the integration of these diverse attributes for enhanced user satisfaction and market competitiveness.
Further research into the specific nature of these interfaces can refine design methodologies.