Julien Nelson, Arnaud van Ooteghem, Gaëtan Bourmaud
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Abstract
The concept of trend is often mentioned in the literature on prospective ergonomics, yet few methods exist to capture and use them to anticipate the use of future things. In this paper, we present an exploratory study examining how the instrumental approach to mediated activity, a tradition of research in Activity-centred ergonomics, can serve as a basis to identify trends in the evolution of future system use. Nine ergonomists with experience in innovative technology design took part in a series of interviews aiming to examine past and present uses of a familiar piece of technology - the phone - and to extrapolate descriptions of its future use. Results allowed us to construct trend boards - tools allowing designers to discuss trends in the evolution of user activities, to assist the early stages of a design process. Results are discussed in terms of their implications for the practice of prospective ergonomics.
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Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the scientific discipline that seeks to understand and improve human interactions with products, equipment, environments and systems. Drawing upon human biology, psychology, engineering and design, Ergonomics aims to develop and apply knowledge and techniques to optimise system performance, whilst protecting the health, safety and well-being of individuals involved. The attention of ergonomics extends across work, leisure and other aspects of our daily lives.
The journal Ergonomics is an international refereed publication, with a 60 year tradition of disseminating high quality research. Original submissions, both theoretical and applied, are invited from across the subject, including physical, cognitive, organisational and environmental ergonomics. Papers reporting the findings of research from cognate disciplines are also welcome, where these contribute to understanding equipment, tasks, jobs, systems and environments and the corresponding needs, abilities and limitations of people.
All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.
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