Human-centred design

There was a recent report in The Sydney Morning Herald that was very misleading in its representation of the discipline of ergonomics. Citing the testimony of an authority on back pain, Sydney University professor, Chris Maher, the piece fundamentally mischaracterised ergonomics and its place in the workspace, categorising it as a science of medical treatment.

This is not at all what ergonomics is. Instead, at its most fundamental level, ergonomics is about work analysis and work design, used to inform structural designers and organisational strategists about the best practices for prosperity.

It is very diverse and crosses multiple domains in physical, cognitive