In his recent posts, Lance Ulanoff has been bashing ergonomics.
Typically, I take in criticism of ergonomics quite calmly because, to a certain degree, I also doubt the extent to which ergonomics can change the course of a workday.
Most of Ulanoff’s two ergonomics posts are devoted to how he can’t type.
I’ve seen people who over years [...]
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Lance Ulanoff, maybe the problem is YOU
Published by August 1st, 2007 in Ergonomics and Society, Human Computer Interaction, Keyboards and Mice, Office Ergonomics and Uncategorized. 5 CommentsFeasibility of Changing Minds, Changing Habits
Published by June 26th, 2007 in Chairs and Furniture, Ergonomics and Society, Ergonomics at Home, Fitness Balls, Human Computer Interaction, Keyboards and Mice, Office Ergonomics and Uncategorized. 165 CommentsThere are so many products labeled ergonomic; why is that?
There are so many products but none have really taken off. Why is that?
People sitting on balls as their main chair is newsworthy; why is that?
The answer to these questions reminds me of pre-organic food. Well, not “pre†like “prehistoric†but the time right before [...]
Ergonomics Vs. Aesthetics and Hello Kitty
Published by May 23rd, 2007 in Keyboards and Mice, Kids Products, Product Design and Uncategorized. 2 CommentsIt is often said by HCI experts and interaction designers that good design is good ergonomics. It has also been found that products that look better are easier to use.
This Hello Kitty mouse misses the target on both design and ergonomics. Ergonomics does not equal cute!
[tags]hello kitty, HCI, interaction design[/tags]
Fingers Walk 16 Miles a Day; Where do They Go?
Published by May 16th, 2007 in Keyboards and Mice, Occupational Safety, Office Ergonomics and Uncategorized. 4 Comments Phil Haack the software programmer says:
At the end of an average eight-hour workday, the fingers have walked 16 miles over the keys and have expended energy equal to the lifting of 1 1/4 tons. -DataHand
It’s unbelievable to me that a company would pay a developer $60-$100k in salary, yet cripple him or her with terrible [...]
Evolution of Input: Will We Ever Find the Perfect Mouse?
Published by May 15th, 2007 in Keyboards and Mice and Uncategorized. 0 CommentsInteresting article today in the San Francisco Chronicle THE EVOLUTION OF INPUT
Overall, the field of ergonomics is becoming a vast and confusing space, dominated by the likes of Kensington, Microsoft and the Swiss company Logitech.
Ergonomic office products is a crowded market that will be very difficult to break into for a new player like Euro [...]
Battle of the Trackballs
Published by April 29th, 2007 in Keyboards and Mice, Product Reviews and Uncategorized. 3 CommentsI have been a fan of the trackball concept for several years since I bought my Logitech Marble Mouse. It is a great low cost ($20) ergonomic solution to the wrist pain associated with using traditional mice. What’s different about a track ball is that instead of moving your forearm all over [...]
Why The Mouse Causes RSI and How Keyboard Shortcuts Can Help
Published by April 3rd, 2007 in Human Computer Interaction, Keyboards and Mice, Occupational Safety, Office Ergonomics, Resources and Uncategorized. 84 CommentsFor several reasons, the mouse is the worst offender when it comes to computing injury. Repetitive Strain Injury occurs as a result of the cummulative effect of seemingly small actions carried out over a long period of time, eventually leading to unbearable strain on the muscles.
Many people develop RSI in their mouse hand. [...]
GentleMouse Review: Ergonomic Software for RSI Relief
Published by March 23rd, 2007 in Keyboards and Mice, Product Reviews, Software and Uncategorized. 0 CommentsGentleMouse is an ergonomic software program that lets you perform everyday mouse commands simply by making small movements of the cursor over well-placed menu commands. I blogged about GentleMouse when the software was first released, but I had no first hand knowledge of how it worked. Luckily, ExtremeTech did a full review of [...]
Mouse Review: Microsoft’s Laser 6000
Published by March 9th, 2007 in Keyboards and Mice, Product Reviews and Uncategorized. 68 CommentsExtreme Tech reviewed the Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser 6000 mouse. Here are some excerpts about its ergonomics:
Its large sculpted thumb groove and curved right- and left-click buttons help guide the right hand into a diagonal position. We say “diagonal” because the hand is neither completely flat upon the mouse nor vertical. Non-ergonomic mice force [...]
Washable Keyboards and Mice
Published by January 16th, 2007 in Human Computer Interaction, Keyboards and Mice, Product Design and Uncategorized. 7 CommentsI just came across a company called Unotron that makes keyboards and mice that you can actually wash with soap and water in the sink! I never knew that such a thing was possible…why aren’t all keyboards washable? It just makes sense. I (like most people) eat and drink while using the computer and could [...]