Ergonomic and Aesthetic Testing

Objective

Evaluate your water treatment device on its ergonomic and aesthetic qualities. According to Webster's Dictionary, "ergonomics" is the applied science of equipment design intended to reduce operator fatigue and discomfort. Check out the Ergonomics Society."Aesthetics" is the philosophy of beauty and the fine arts. Check out Aesthetics on-line.

Equipment / Supplies

Your water treatment device, beakers.

Method

This lab may be held over multiple lab periods and even outside of the normal lab time. During the initial lab period, students will help develop a questionnaire to be used to rate water treatment devices on ergonomic and aesthetic factors. During subsequent lab periods (and outside of class time, if necessary), each student will use this questionnaire to rate water treatment devices. Students will enter their information on-line.