Integration of Ergonomics in the Design Process: Conceptual, Methodological, and Practical Foundations

The scientific discipline of ergonomics has become increasingly important not only in the workplace but also in the realms of academia, science, and the day-to-day lives of individuals. Its anthropocentric perspectives and approach has led to the development of a theoretical and practical framework in which a fundamental goal is the optimization of human well-being—initially in the workplace, but increasingly so in other domains of human life.