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Design Process And Development Lifecycle

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User centred (UCD) is an approach that supports the entire development process in which a product is developed for the end users needs, not a product that is going to force the end user to change he’s actions to use the product. The users needs, wants and limitations are a focus at all stages within the design process and development lifecycle. Using the UCD methodology optimizes the final product for the end user. Typical UCD activities are broken down into four phases in the development lifecycle: analysis, design, implementation and launch. Four UCD principles: • Focus on real end-users • Validate requirements and designs • Design, prototype, and develop iteratively • Understand and design for the holistic user experience Benefits of …show more content…

When a product is in its design stage any problems that occur to the user will be easily changed. Also when a product goes live there shouldn’t be many amendments, this will save the user/company money. • Reducing user stress The product is designed for the user, so the user wants/needs the product to be easy to used. If the product was complicated to use the user would get stressed causing the quality of work or customer service to be hindered, but if the product is easier to use then it would be less stressful for the user. Business benefits (For the Airport) • Cheaper — decreases costs of design/development • Faster — shortens development time • Lower Risk — decreases the risk of project slippage, and radically improved chances of user adoption. • Higher Satisfaction – Users are more satisfied with the system and understand key system capabilities QUESTION TWO With reference to an airport check-in desk, how might different definitions of anthropometry and RULA analyses be used to identify risk factors associated with the workplace? In your answer please make reference to various design strategies could you implement for a range of workers in this workplace. RULA Analysis Rapid upper limb assessment is a process where an individual workers exposure to ergonomic risk factors that come from upper extremity is evaluated. The RULA assessment tool considers biomechanical and postural load requirements of job tasks/demands on the neck, trunk and upper

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