Inspire

Human Factors can be a tricky topic to understand, as when things work well, we don’t notice!
Take a look at some of the short videos below to find out the different ways Human Factors impacts all areas of life. These videos were created with support from the Royal Academy of Engineering, please feel free to share and help others learn about this area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.