ABSTRACT
In 1949, ten scientists of differing backgrounds got together and formed an interdisciplinary research group to enable the study of human work – a group which ultimately became the Ergonomics Society (Waterson & Sell, 2006). Sixty years on, the discipline and the Society have both grown probably beyond the imagination of that landmark meeting in Oxford. This paper is not about a history of ergonomics, but instead details the development of an exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Society, with the intention of providing insights about public engagement with ergonomics, and how we can better relate to those outside the field.
