Design consideration dealing with appearance of product - Basic Mechanical Engineering

Q.  Which design consideration deals with appearance of the product?
- Published on 01 Sep 15

a. Ergonomics
b. Aesthetics
c. System design
d. Creative design

ANSWER: Aesthetics
 

    Discussion

  • Sravanthi   -Posted on 06 Nov 15
    - The appearance of the product is most important to attract the customers. Many products are available which have many parameters identical. This factor is more considered in automobiles, refrigerators, television sets, etc.

    - Aesthetics deals with appearance of products. A set of principles of appreciation of beauty is called as aesthetics. The appearance of automobile component improves due to chromium plating of the components.

    - Ergonomics: The scientific study of man-machine-working environment relationship is called as ergonomics.
    The different factors considered in ergonomics are working environment, human anatomy and posture during machine use, man machine communication, etc.

    - The different problems arising from this man machine-working relation are solved considering anatomical, physiological and psychological principles.

    The main objectives of ergonomics are:

    1) To make machine fit for user
    2) It reduces physical and mental stresses

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