ergonomic

Designed for comfort

Ergonomic describes design intended to minimize physical strain and maximize efficiency for the human body.

An ergonomic chair supports proper posture; an ergonomic keyboard reduces wrist strain.

The term applies broadly to workspaces, tools, and equipment shaped around how people actually move and work: The office underwent an ergonomic assessment.

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

breathable · armrest · headrest · footrest · backrest · mesh · foam · molded · softness · firmness

design

human-centered

Prioritizing people's needs first

affordance · interaction · interface · functionality · form · industrial · innovation · layout · simplicity · utility

health

musculoskeletal

Pertaining to muscles and bones

circulation · inflammation · discomfort

workstation

desk

Furniture for writing

monitor · footrest · trackball · workspace

efficiency

workflow

Sequential task progression

performance · accessibility · automation

posture

alignment

Correct relative positioning

kyphosis · recline · upright

Categories
Opposites
physical comfort and body support

ergonomicuncomfortable

Causing unease or distress

unergonomic · nonergonomic · awkward · painful · back-breaking

design intentionality

ergonomicstandard-issue

Uniformly distributed equipment

generic · one-size-fits-all · user-hostile · crude · makeshift

Phrases
Family

ergonomics, ergonomically, ergonomist

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G