School Of Built EnvironmentBiomechanics in Product InnovationWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301292.1
Discipline: OTHER ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
The ability to generate design concepts that reference human scale and basic knowledge in prototype model fabrication is desirable
Equivalent Units
301080 Design Studio 4: Innovation through Systems Thinking
About this Unit
Designing optimal interactive environments for people requires an overview of human and contextual factors that impact on tasks and activities in the use of everyday products and services as well as specialised equipment. Students will complete a design challenge to improve product usability with healthy and rewarding outcomes for users through an evidence-based approach. Design challenges are completed with the input of specialist health and science resources with students applying knowledge in the areas of human anatomy, physics and the biomechanics of motion providing insights for new product innovation.