Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
Activity
Analyze the design of examples of the following domestic
appliances. Identify and comment on the design of the control, the
displays, and the relationship between them.
a. a four- burner range
b. a videocassette recorder
c. a food mixer
d. a microwave oven
What feedback do the devices provide users to indicate response
adequately?
Four-burner range
The height follows the standard and just right for the users.
Displays
Relationship
Feedback
Intensity of fire
Videocassette Recorder
Buttons for different uses are visible at the front part of the
recorder. Buttons with higher usage percent were designed
bigger for easier access.
Displays
Relationship
The buttons should fit the front part but not too much and
should still be ergonomically designed for easier access.
The controls must have right and appropriate display to
efficiently use the appliance and to prevent disturbances
which can lead to negative feedback among the users.
Feedback
Food Mixer
Some if the food mixers have a cover and some does not
have. For food mixers with cover, they have a tube where
the food materials can slide to enter the mixer. It is
convenient because they dont need to open the lid
anymore and continue doing work easily.
Displays
Relationship
Feedback
Microwave oven
Displays
Relationship
Feedback