Human Factors going for gold!
Meet Jim
Have you ever considered how good design can help to win gold medals? Jim talks us through how design for people can have an impact on our performance, tailoring products to achieve our best.
Human Factors in decision making
Meet Isaiah
Have you ever wondered why the tastiest food is the easiest to reach in the supermarket? Isaiah introduces nudge theory, a design method used in lots of everyday applications, including robotics, to help influence our choices and behaviour.
Making products fit for purpose
Meet Becky
Have you ever wondered how we design products to fit a range of people? Becky introduces us to human-centred design methods to ensure we can get the best for our abilities.
What makes your cup of tea?
Meet Ella
Have you ever considered how the world around you influences your preferences? Grab a brew and meet Ella, who introduces us to how systems can make a moment.
What could you be in Human Factors?
Meet Derry
Have you got the curiosity and design skills needed for a future in Human Factors? Derry introduces us to the industrial applications that Human Factors Engineers focus on, to improve interaction with the world around us.
Why do we push doors that say pull?
Meet Melissa
Have you ever wondered why you sometimes push a door labelled “pull”? Melissa introduces us to the psychology within design, for faster navigation through places and spaces.
Video creation supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious Programme. Filmed and edited by Tale Production.