TASK 4 | PROJECT DIRECTION

Inclusive: Ensuring that products or environments are accessible and usable by as many people as possible, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.

Ergonomics: The study of how people interact with products and environments, with the goal of improving comfort, efficiency, and safety.

Anthropometrics: The measurement of the human body's dimensions and applying these measurements to design products that fit people well.

Physiological Factors: Aspects related to the physical needs and capabilities of users, such as strength, dexterity, and sensory abilities.

Psychological Factors: Aspects related to the mental and emotional needs of users, such as ease of use, comfort, and satisfaction.

Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings or experiences of others, crucial in designing products that meet users' needs.

Personae: Fictional characters representing different user types, used to guide design decisions by focusing on specific user needs and behaviours.

Iterate: The process of repeatedly refining and improving a design or idea based on feedback and testing.

Define: Clearly stating the problem or challenge that needs to be addressed in the design process.

Evaluate: Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a design, often through testing and gathering feedback, to determine its effectiveness.

Analyse: Breaking down a product or problem into its key components to understand how it works or to identify potential improvements.

Justify: Providing reasons or explanations for decisions made during the design process, often supported by evidence or research.

Immersive: Creating a highly engaging and realistic experience that allows users to fully engage with a product or environment, often used in testing.

Specification: A detailed list of requirements and criteria that a design must meet, serving as a guideline for development.

Ideate: The creative process of generating a wide range of ideas and solutions to address a design challenge.