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Data Release: "Fundamentals of Universal Design and Ergonomics for Product Development" This technical document explains design philosophies aimed at making products and tools more "user-friendly" and "error-resistant" from a practical perspective. It clearly outlines the differences between universal design and ergonomics, the concepts of affordance, signifier, and mapping to prevent operational errors, as well as foolproofing, fail-safety, and design methods that consider memory and cognition, all illustrated for better understanding. The essentials for reducing worker burden and enhancing product reliability are condensed into this single volume. This content is highly recommended for those involved in design, development, and improvement tasks. It is also ideal as a resource for considering improvements to your own products or for training new employees. Published by: S.Design Create (Representative: Yusuke Shimizu) *Due to PDF size limitations, distribution is via external links. Please download from the related links.

We have released a free booklet titled "An Environment Where Everyone Can Work Easily," which summarizes the height of workbenches suitable for the elderly, women, and people with disabilities, the size and weight of parts that are easy to hold, and the dimensional standards for improvements in an easy-to-understand manner. This resource is packed with checklists and design guidelines that can be immediately implemented for those working on improving manufacturing sites and work environments. It is a practical book compiled from a field perspective, based on the concepts of ergonomics and universal design, along with illustrations and dimensional data. 【Contents (partial)】 - Work conditions for the elderly, women, and people with disabilities - Guidelines for safe and manageable working dimensions - Recommended values for grips, part sizes, and working heights - Considerations for color vision characteristics and how to use pictograms - Dimensional checklist (for work environment diagnosis), etc. *Due to the size of the PDF, it is distributed via an external link. Please download it from the related link.