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.
Softening force or fall
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- contouredShaped to fit
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- breathablePermits air passage
armrest · headrest · footrest · backrest · mesh · foam · molded · softness
Prioritizing people's needs first
- usabilityEase of interaction quality
- accessibilityEase of approach
- anthropometricOf human body measurement
- affordancePerceived usability property
interaction · interface · functionality · form · industrial · innovation · layout · simplicity
Pertaining to muscles and bones
- tendonitisInflamed tissue connecting muscle
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- biomechanicsScience of organism movement
- circulationMovement through a system
Furniture for writing
Sequential task progression
- productivityOutput relative to input
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- time-savingReducing required duration
- performanceCarrying out a task
cushioning
Softening force or fall
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- contouredShaped to fit
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
breathable · armrest · headrest · footrest · backrest · mesh · foam · molded · softness · firmness
human-centered
Prioritizing people's needs first
- usabilityEase of interaction quality
- accessibilityEase of approach
- anthropometricOf human body measurement
affordance · interaction · interface · functionality · form · industrial · innovation · layout · simplicity · utility
musculoskeletal
Pertaining to muscles and bones
- tendonitisInflamed tissue connecting muscle
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- biomechanicsScience of organism movement
desk
Furniture for writing
workflow
Sequential task progression
- productivityOutput relative to input
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- time-savingReducing required duration
alignment
Correct relative positioning
- accessibilitywheelchair access, wheelchair sports, wheelchair ramp, adaptive skiing, accessibility features
- furniture traitswooden, upholstered, cushioned, padded, comfortable
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, waterproof
- Guitarsacoustic guitar, electric guitar, classical guitar, bass guitar, acoustic
- keyboardskeyboard, keys, piano, pianos, organ
- product featuressize, color, durable, quality, material
ergonomicuncomfortable
Causing unease or distress
unergonomic · nonergonomic · awkward · painful · back-breaking
ergonomicstandard-issue
Uniformly distributed equipment
generic · one-size-fits-all · user-hostile · crude · makeshift
- ergonomic keyboardReshaped typing device for comfort
- ergonomic chairSeating designed for comfort
- ergonomic designStructure optimized for user comfort
- ergonomic furnitureItems designed for bodily comfort
- ergonomic mouseHand-shaped pointing device
- ergonomic gripHandle shaped for hands