Ergonomics ice cream scoop

i) Describe the product. (Appearance, Color, Function, etc)
Ice cream scooper. it is turquoise in colour and it has a gear linked to a lever, and the gear is also linked to the handle. When the handle is pressed down the blade will solde down the inside of the scoop and it will separate the ice cream from the scoop.
ii) What are the design considerations when designing this product?
Usability and durability.
iii) Would an elderly faced difficulty using this product? If yes, what are the difficulties that the elderly would face?
Yes. As the handle is made of rubber, when it is pressed down it will hurt the elderly's hand.
iv) What do you think can be done to improve on the design of the product to suit the elderly? (Sketch the improved design in your sketchbook and take a picture of it. Post the improved sketch at the end of your post.)
Place a rubber grip on the handle.

T3WK3 - Ergonomics I

The above shows 2 different setup of a workplace.
1. Compare the 2 different workplaces, state your observations.
2. Which workplace is preferred? State with reasons why one workplace is preferred over the other.
3. What are the considerations that should be taken into account when designing a workplace that is suitable for the user?
4. Why do you think that Ergonomics is important when designing?
 
1.) Workplace 2 has better ergonomics and the desktop is more tidy.
2.) Workplace 2 is preferred as the desktop lamp is not too bright and does not produce too much heat. The chair is better in workplace 2 as it has a good back support and the person can lean back and the chair will tilt back. The screen can has a stand which can allow the screen to be moved forward, upwards, down and in almost any direction. so the screen can be moved into a comfortable position. The chair has an armrest which can be folded back in and folded out when needed.
3.) The ventilation of the workplace, the work place must be user friendly and a good work space.
4.) Ergonomics of the workplace will determine the effectiveness of the user as if the work desk is too messy items and folders will be easily lost and the worker will be under a lot of stress and the drinks will topple over.