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Human-Centred Design (HCD)

An approach to system design and development that aims to make interactive systems more usable by focussing on the use of the system; applying human factors, ergonomics and usability knowledge and techniques.

Note: The term “human-centred design” is used rather than “user-centred design” in order to emphasize that this process also addresses impacts on a number of stakeholders, not just those typically considered as users. However, in practice, these terms are often used synonymously.

Usable systems can provide a number of benefits including improved productivity, reduction in training needs, enhanced user well-being, avoidance of stress, increased accessibility, and reduced risk of harm.

Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1512, Guideline on Software Quality Assurance and Human-Centred Design for e-navigation, 8 June 2015, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

 

Human-Centred Design

Approach to systems design and development that aims to make interactive systems more usable by focusing on the use of the system and applying human factors/ergonomics (2.3) and usability (2.12) knowledge and techniques.

[SOURCE: ISO 9241-210:2010, 2.7, modified — Notes 1 and 2 to entry omitted].

Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards

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