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Overview

This course equips you with the theories and principles for designing for people. Attention is given to access, usability, comfort, and performance of the human-product interaction system. The assignments and tutorials will support your learning of strategies for representing and engaging users in the design process, drawing on a variety of perspectives including human factors, anthropometry, biomechanics, cognitive ergonomics, user experience (UX), user interface (UI), universal design, and inclusive design. In addition, you will investigate the human-use implications of your current and future design practice. You will uncover various resources and methods for adapting design solutions to the needs of users. Overall, the aim is that you will become better designers by appreciating the needs and diversity of the users of products, places, and systems shaped through design practice. The course is practical in its orientation, providing strategies, information and learning experiences relevant to product design.

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Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1038
Domestic Students	$5430
International Students	$5430

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Study Level
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Undergraduate

Offering Terms
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Term 2

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

030703 Industrial Engineering

Industrial Design Theory A: Human Factors in Product Design

IDES2325

6 Units of Credit