by mbp11 | Jan 1, 2014 | Publications
Design for Human Variability (DfHV) is the practice of designing artifacts, tasks, and environments that are robust to the variability in their users. Designs often incorporate adjustability and/or offer several sizes to account for the different requirements of the...
by mbp11 | Nov 8, 2013 | Publications
In the design of artefacts, tasks and environments for human use, the body dimensions of the target population are a critical element in spatial optimisation of the design. This study examines how the choices designers make affect the ability of different user groups...
by mbp11 | Oct 25, 2013 | News
May 11-15, 2009 University Park, PA In 2009, the Challenge grew to 13 students and many faculty and industry collaborators, who collaborated on a variety of design projects. The projects included a universally-designed portable appliance, a system for serving targeted...
by mbp11 | Oct 25, 2013 | News
June 23-30, 2008 University Park, PA In this inaugural year, 11 students, 6 faculty members, and 5 industry collaborators came together to design adaptive and co-adaptive medical devices. The students, from various backgrounds and levels of experience, divided into...
by mbp11 | Oct 25, 2013 | News
June 21-25, 2010 University Park, PA In the third year of the challenge, 19 students from 4 universities across the U.S. came together to work on a variety of design projects. The students, from various backgrounds and levels of experience, divided into five teams to...
