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A brief essay on ergonomics in graphic design
André N F Mendonça1, Júlio C S van der Linden, Tania M G Fonseca
1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS, Av. Paulo Gama, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil. andrefurtadodesigner@gmail.com
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|February 10, 2012
Summary
This study explores the influence of ergonomics on graphic design, moving beyond its typical focus on product design. It identifies ergonomic practices within graphic design literature to understand their integration.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Graphic Design Theory
- Ergonomics
Background:
- Brazilian publications reveal a strong link between ergonomics and product design.
- A gap exists in understanding ergonomics' specific role within graphic design.
- This research addresses the need to explore ergonomic influences on visual communication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the integration and impact of ergonomic principles in graphic design.
- To analyze how ergonomic practices are represented in graphic design literature.
- To bridge the understanding between ergonomics and graphic design applications.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of Brazilian publications relating ergonomics and design.
- Identification of ergonomic practices within the graphic design bibliography.
- Analysis of ergonomic principles as an epistemic system in graphic design.
Main Results:
- A tendency towards ergonomics in product design was observed.
- Ergonomic principles are present, though not always explicitly defined, in graphic design.
- The study highlights the potential for a more integrated ergonomic approach in graphic design.
Conclusions:
- Ergonomics offers valuable frameworks for enhancing graphic design practices.
- Further research is needed to fully leverage ergonomic principles for effective graphic design.
- Integrating ergonomics can lead to more user-centered and impactful graphic design solutions.
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