Aesthetics_Ergonomics of Washing Machine

AESTHETIC AND ERGONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS IN PRODUCT DESIGN (WASHING MACHINE)

MSD Assignment By, Prathamesh Jadhav (8049) Himanshu Jain (8046) Madhuram Jain (8050)

MAIN COMPONENTS OF PRODUCT DESIGN: Ergonomics

Aesthetics

Technology

WHAT IS AESTHETICS? The term 'aesthetics' concerns our senses and our responses to an object.  Aesthetics is important in competitive point of view.  Visual appearance includes : shape, color, packing ,presentation etc.  The goal is to design products that ensures ease of use, safety and comfort from the moment one looks at it or touches it. 

GUIDELINES IN DESIGNING FROM AESTHETIC VIEW: Pleasing appearance  Appearance should communicate the quality and function of the product.  Easy to use  Safe, comfortable and environmental product  Shape of product should assist the function  The economy of product should not be compromised a major portion on its appearance. 

DESIGN FOR APPEARANCE

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Influencing factors:  Basic type of product form- step, taper, stream, shear, sculpture  Materials and finishesEx. Bronze finish: richer look Stainless steel appears better than plain carbon Anodizing and electroplating enhances product appeal  Tolerances Ex. Sliding fits  Noise  Symmetry to eye  Absence of sharp corners Ex. Chamfers and fillets: safe and better look

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Proportion Contrast ImpressionThe product should convey its purpose by its look. Product styleIt is highly influenced by the kind of people it is expected to cater to. ColorColor

Mood

Grey

Dull

Blue

Cold

Green

Safe

Yellow

Caution

Orange

Possible danger

Red

Hot Danger

AESTHETICS CONSIDERATIONS IN WASHING MACHINE DESIGN :     

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First appearance should be pleasing to the customer’s eye. Symmetry should be maintained as much as possible. Sharp edges should be avoided or chamfered. High quality surface finish always attracts. Silent operation is very important to any customer. Lids,knobs,drawers…. Should be userfriendly ,uncomplicated and smooth in operation. Colour and Contrast should be subtle and eye pleasing. Functions and Display should be bold and clearly visible ( preferrably LCD ) Pipes, wires, motor…other unattractive components should be well covered.

WHAT IS ERGONOMICS? 

Science focused on the study of human fit, and decreased fatigue and discomfort through product design

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It is concerned with design of system resulting in improved performance and reliability.

MAJOR AREAS LOOKED INTO BY ERGONOMICS ARE:

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Human anatomy, posture and body mechanics Anthropometry (measurement of human body) Design of human-machine interaction Human capabilities,Skills,Workload,Fatique Environmental conditions on man and machine system

MAN –MACHINE CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM: The aim of ergonomics is to reduce the operation difficulties present in man-machine system and thereby reduce resulting physical and mental stresses. Information reception Information reception

MAN MAN

Information display Information display

MACHINE MACHINE

Corrective action Corrective

Machine controls

action

Machine controls

ERGONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS IN WASHING MACHINE DESIGN :

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During or after a session on the washing machine the user must feel comfortable and his body should not feel burdened and tired. During the operation the body posture must be such that it causes one the least discomfort. The body should not ache especially, neck, shoulders, upper arms , back and knees. Opening and closing of the lid or door must be easy. Loading and unloading of the clothes in the drum must be easy. There should be no discomfort in insertion and moving the hand inside the drum. The instructions on the machine should be clear and the knob should be easy to handle. The display should be easily readable from all angles.

BODY POSTURES IN HANDLING DIFFERENT TYPES OF WASHING MACHINES :

Floor type box shaped W/M

Slant drum type W/M

Vertical drum type W/M

CONCLUSION: Aesthetics and ergonomics must go hand in hand to achieve high attraction and user friendliness to have best performance.

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