Current State of Human Factors in Systems Design

Abstract

Many papers at previous HFES Meetings have touched on the theme of how to either incorporate human factors earlier in the design process, including development of new methods and discussion of what existing methods and tools are applicable at the preliminary and conceptual design phases. To many HFES members, these questions are not an academic exercise, but daily challenges. The goal of this discussion panel is to summarize the current state of human factors in systems design, particularly outside of the context of human factors-centric operations and to assess the gaps in human factors methods to support the incorporation of human factors earlier in the design process. Panel members represent industry organizations who work daily to incorporate good human factors principles into design.

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