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Structuring the simulation for participation during design: Designing integrated operations centers in the oil
Barbara Passos Oggioni1,2, Francisco José de Castro Moura Duarte1, Mateus Pereira Abraçado1
1Production Engineering Program, COPPE, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|October 3, 2022
Summary
Ergonomic simulation effectively integrates work analysis and participant perspectives into design processes. This approach ensures genuine participation by facilitating a continuous dialogue between work insights and simulation feedback for better project outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Industrial Design
- Operations Management
Background:
- Participative design approaches are crucial in Ergonomics.
- Many existing methods lack true participatory engagement.
- This study addresses the need for genuinely participatory design techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify elements enabling ergonomic simulation as a participatory design method.
- To center the design process on the work perspective.
- To anchor the design process on the concept of participation.
Main Methods:
- Case study analysis of an Onshore Collaborative Center (OCC) design.
- Utilizing Integrated Operations (IO) context within the oil industry.
- Filming and recording simulation sessions, maintaining a daily logbook.
Main Results:
- Ergonomic simulation highlights work's importance in project transformation and technical decisions.
- Simulation fosters diverse participant engagement and perspectives.
- Effective participation requires iterative "back and forth" between work analysis and simulation.
Conclusions:
- Ergonomic simulation can structure participation in design processes.
- Simulation must be grounded in work analysis.
- Integrating diverse actor knowledge is key for decision-making and innovation.
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