User-Centered Design of a Portable Fire Extinguisher
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Mary Amos ; Glyn Lawson [1]
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[1] University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
Reino Unido
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- Localización: Ergonomics in Design: The Quaterly of Human Factors Applications, ISSN 1064-8046, Vol. 25, Nº. 3, 2017, págs. 20-27
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
This case study documents the process followed to produce an alternative design of a fire extinguisher. The work focuses on how informative data can be gathered for an ethically challenging product scenario through the use of a range of user-centered research methods, including literature review, product evaluation, shadowing study, empathy study, expert interview, focus groups, and simulation equipment. Design improvements as a consequence of this process include reductions in size and weight, refillable cartridges, single-handed operation, intuitive form, minimal cleanup post-use, and better portability.
