Ergonomic Interior Space Design Course

This short course prepares you to design interiors around the people who live and work in them, rather than the other way round. You will study the foundations of ergonomics and anthropometry and how body dimensions, postures and movements shape the design of a space; the environmental factors that determine comfort, such as lighting, ventilation, temperature and noise; the functional layout of workstations, circulation and furniture; the ergonomic criteria for choosing materials, furniture and equipment; accessibility and inclusive design; and the methods used to assess ergonomic risks in real spaces and propose improvements.

What sets this course apart: its focus is on interior spaces ashore, such as offices, homes, public buildings and the operational and administrative areas of ports and marinas, rather than on the cabins and decks of a vessel; a practical approach to ergonomic analysis, with risk assessment and improvement proposals for real spaces; user-centered design methods to understand the needs and characteristics of occupants; an overview of the standards and regulations that apply to ergonomics in design; the use of computer-aided design tools to visualize and optimize layouts; and an applied project in which you redesign a real or realistic interior space.