Overview

This book is about the application of ergonomics in handicraft manufacturing and design keeping in mind the two sets of users, craftsmen and customers buying handicraft items. Written in an easy to understand language and in a storytelling format.

It requires no prior knowledge of the subject nor any knowledge of science or technology for using this book and applying it in handicraft manufacturing and design.

Application of Ergonomics in Craft Manufacturing

The book starts with an overview of the application of ergonomics in different aspects of craft manufacturing, touching upon tools, space, process and then moves into the aspects of ergonomics of craft packaging and displaying.

Designing Handicraft Products

Alongside, the book also explains the ergonomic aspects of designing handicraft products, keeping the users of the products in mind, their dimensions, capacity, limitations etc.

Chapter Structure

Each chapter starts with an overview and ends with key points and exercises to help the readers in applying the principles of ergonomics in handicraft.

Final Chapter

The last chapter is dedicated to exercises in different areas of handicraft and the ergonomic applications for them, followed by ergonomic design directions to solve them.