DesignImpulse with Tushar : 003 ~ "Designing for Safety: The First Goal of Human Factors Engineering"
We are exploring each of the core goals of Human Factors Engineering (HFE) one by one. Let's start with the first goal: safety.
Human Factors Engineering (HFE): Designing for Human Needs
Human Factors Engineering (HFE) is centered on designing systems and products that accommodate human capabilities, limitations, and behavior patterns. The goal is to make technology and environments intuitive, efficient, and safe to use, reducing the need for people to adjust to complex or unintuitive designs. HFE blends principles from psychology, ergonomics, and design to ensure a seamless interaction between humans and the systems they use.
The First Goal of HFE: Safety
The primary goal of HFE is safety—ensuring that products and systems minimize risks and protect users from harm. This includes designing physical environments that prevent accidents and creating digital interfaces that help users avoid mistakes or dangerous errors. Safety is critical in industries like healthcare and aviation, where the consequences of a poorly designed system can be life-threatening.
Connecting Safety to UX Design
In UX, the principle of safety translates into designing digital products that prevent user errors and safeguard data.
For example, consider an online banking app: UX designers, guided by HFE, would implement features like clear confirmation prompts before completing a transaction, automatic logout after inactivity to protect privacy, and secure authentication processes. These design choices ensure that users feel confident and secure when interacting with the product.
By incorporating safety-focused design elements, UX professionals make sure that users can perform tasks without fear of making irreversible mistakes or compromising sensitive information. This connection between HFE and UX reinforces the idea that a well-designed experience goes beyond aesthetics; it must prioritize user protection and error prevention to truly serve its purpose.
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by Mr.Tushar Deshmukh, CEO & Founder UXExpert, Dir. UXUITraining Lab Pvt. Ltd. other services - UXResearch, UXUIHiring, UXTalks, UXTools
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