Human Factors Notes PDF

**Human Factors and Varied Abilities** This section explores how human diversity and cultural elements influence human factors in design, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility. **Objectives** - - - - - - **Anthropology and Human Diversity** **Key Areas of Focus:** - - -...

**Human Factors and Varied Abilities** This section explores how human diversity and cultural elements influence human factors in design, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility. **Objectives** - - - - - - **Anthropology and Human Diversity** **Key Areas of Focus:** - - - - - - **Generational Differences:** - - - - **Diversity in Communication:** - - **Bariatrics** - **Cultural Differences in the Office Environment** - - **Sensory Differences** - - - - - - - - **Global Design Considerations** - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Comparative Design Examples** - - - - - **Conclusion** The document highlights the necessity of inclusive design, respecting diversity in human factors. By incorporating cultural, spiritual, and physical considerations, interior design fosters environments that are functional, welcoming, and globally relevant. **Human Factors and the Elderly** **Objectives** - - - - - - - **Key Topics** - - - - **Four-Stage Life Span** - **Age-Related Changes** - - - - **Environmental Design Features** - - - - - - - - **Visual Limitations** - - - - - - **Hearing Limitations** - - - **Cognitive Limitations** - - **Rehabilitation Services** - - - **Cultural and Socioeconomic Factors** - - **Psychological Concerns** - **Inclusive Design** - - **Human Factors and Children** **Objectives** - - - - **Key Topics** **Childhood and Developmental Needs** - - - - - - - - **Developmental Stages** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Gender Differences** - **Special Needs Considerations** - - - - - - - - - - - **Design Applications** - - - - **Human Factors and Environmental Considerations** **Objectives** - - - - - **Key Topics** - - - - - - **Threat-Based Model of Human Health, Safety, and Welfare** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Perception and Sensory Systems** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Illumination** - - - - - - - **Color** - - - - - - **Applications in Design** - - **Human Factors in Residential Environments** **Objectives** - - - - - - **Key Topics** - - - **Spatial Needs for Residential Design** - - - - - - - - - **Key Residential Spaces** - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Design for a Lifetime** - - - - - - - - - **Retrofitting vs. New Construction** - - - - - - - - - - **Principles of Inclusive Design** - - - - - - **Summary** - -