Application of ergonomics in handicraft : a laypersons approach / Prabir Mukhopadhyay.
Mukhopadhyay, Prabir, 1969- author.
2023
TA166
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Title Application of ergonomics in handicraft : a laypersons approach / Prabir Mukhopadhyay.
Author Mukhopadhyay, Prabir, 1969- author.
ISBN 9789819910632 (electronic bk.)
9819910633 (electronic bk.)
9789819910625 (print)
9819910625
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1063-2
Published Singapore : Springer, 2023.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xvi, 78 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Item Number 10.1007/978-981-99-1063-2 doi
Call Number TA166
Dewey Decimal Classification 620.82
Summary This book is about the application of ergonomics in handicraft manufacturing and design keeping in mind the two sets of users, craftsmen and customers buying handicraft items. Written in an easy to understand language and in a story telling format. It requires no prior knowledge of the subject nor any knowledge of science or technology for using this book and applying it in handicraft manufacturing and design. The book starts with an overview of the application of ergonomics in different aspects of craft manufacturing, touching upon tools, space, process and then moves into the aspects of ergonomics of craft packaging and displaying. Alongside the book also explains the ergonomic aspects of designing of handicraft products keeping the users of the products in mind, their dimensions, capacity, limitations etc. Each chapter starts with an "overview" and ends with "key points" and exercises to help the readers in applying the principles of ergonomics in handicraft. The last chapter is dedicated to exercises in different areas of handicraft and the ergonomic applications for them, followed by ergonomic design directions to solve them.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 5, 2023).
Series Design science and innovation, 2509-5994
Available in Other Form Print version: 9789819910625
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