Any design student, whose task is to develop something that is used by a person should be aware of ergonomics.
Essentialy ergonomics is all about being user friendly, and in interactive media terms that means usability and accessibility.
This BBC article "Five ways ergonomics has shaped your life" (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8363862.stm) makes a good introduction to the concept of ergonomics, and may help you in your assignments.
Questions to ask yourself after reading:
1. What is the main goal of ergonomics?
2. How does this apply to interactive media or web design?
3. How does this apply to my current project?
HND students can make use of this now, ND students may find it helpful in units 104, 105 and 39.
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