a process or a tool that is adjusted to be comfortable and efficient for human use There was an ergonomic problem in the desk design which contributed to repetitive strain injury. ergonomics (n), ergonomist (n)
Biological science which defines relation between workers and their environments; used to define healthy workspace set-ups. Defines equipment such as chairs which are designed to suit the human anatomy and facilitate tasks without injury.
Designed to reduce injury as a result of constant use
Something that is designed to reduce user fatigue and discomfort.
Features designed to be comfortable for lazy users.
Designed for the body to attain correct posture during the course of the workout.
Designed to comfortably fit the human body.
(er-goh-NAHM-ic) Designed with people's natural movements in mind so that they may interact with an item such as a pot handle or knife handle effectively, comfortably and safely.
concerned with the characteristics of people that need to be considered in designing things that they use in order that people and things will interact most effectively and safely.
When used in referring to luggage handles, a comfortable hand position, causing little or no stress to your body.
Term that relates to furniture design and function for the human form; very commonly found in home office furnishings such ergonomic chairs for example.
Designed to reduce fatigue or discomfort.
An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.