If an object, a system or an environment is intended for human use, then its design should be based on the physical and mental characteristics of its human users.
The objective is to achieve the best possible match between the product and its users, in the context of the (working) task to be performed.
Looks at how human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics relate to physical activity.
Studies mental processes and how people interact with products, systems and environments.
Is about optimising the organisational structures, policies and processes of work systems.
Source: Pheasant, S. Bodyspace 2003
