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)

Design

Ergonomics

Aesthetics Technology

MAIN COMPONENTS OF PRODUCT DESIGN:

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 :

Influencing factors: Basic type of product form- step, taper, stream,

shear, sculpture Materials and finishes-

Ex. Bronze finish: richer lookStainless steel appears better than plain carbonAnodizing 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

Proportion Contrast Impression-

The product should convey its purpose by its look. Product style-

It is highly influenced by the kind of people it is expected to cater to.

Color-

Color Mood

Grey Dull

Blue Cold

Green Safe

Yellow Caution

Orange Possible danger

Red Hot Danger

AESTHETICS CONSIDERATIONS IN WASHING MACHINE DESIGN :

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 user-friendly ,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

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

MAJOR AREAS LOOKED INTO BY ERGONOMICS ARE:

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:

Information reception

Corrective action

Information display

Machine controls

MAN MACHINE

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

Corrective action

Information display

Machine controls

MAN MACHINE

ERGONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS IN WASHING MACHINE DESIGN :

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.

THANK YOU……