DIN ISO 20282-1:2008
Ease of operation of everyday products - Part 1: Design requirements for context of use and user characteristics (ISO 20282-1:2006); English version of DIN ISO 20282-1:2008-10

Standard No.

DIN ISO 20282-1:2008

Release Date

2008

Published By

German Institute for Standardization

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

DIN ISO 20282-1:2008-10

Latest

DIN ISO 20282-1:2008-10

Replace

DIN ISO 20282-1:2007

Scope

This part of ISO 20282 provides requirements and recommendations for the design of easy-to-operate everyday products, where ease of operation addresses a subset of the concept of usability concerned with the user interface by taking account of the relevant user characteristics and the context of use. This part of ISO 20282 is intended to be used in the development of everyday products, for which it -- defines ease of operation, -- explains which aspects of the context of use are relevant, and -- describes the characteristics of the intended user population that may influence usability. The intended users of this part of ISO 20282 are usability specialists, ergonomists, product designers, interaction designers, product manufacturers and others involved in the design and development of everyday products. This part of ISO 20282 is applicable to mechanical and/or electrical products with an interface that a user can operate directly or remotely to gain access to the functions provided. These products fall into at least one of the following categories: a) consumer products intended for some or all of the general public which are bought, rented or used, and which may be owned by individuals, public organizations, or private companies; b) consumer products intended to be acquired and used by an individual for personal rather than professional use (e.g. alarm clocks, electric kettles, telephones, electric drills); c) walk-up-and-use products that provide a service to the general public (such as ticket-vending machines, photocopying machines, fitness equipment); d) products used in a work environment, but not as part of professional activities (e.g. a coffee machine in an office); e) products including software that supports the main goals of use of the product (e.g. a CD player). This part of ISO 20282 is not applicable to the following: f) purely physical products without an interactive user interface (such as a jug or a hammer); g) products where appearance or fashion is the main goal (such as a watch with no markings); h) products requiring specialist training, specific skills and/or professional knowledge (such as a musical instrument or a car); i) standalone software products; j) products intended to be used for professional activities only.

DIN ISO 20282-1:2008 history

• 2008 DIN ISO 20282-1:2008-10 Ease of operation of everyday products - Part 1: Design requirements for context of use and user characteristics (ISO 20282-1:2006)
• 2008 DIN ISO 20282-1:2008 Ease of operation of everyday products - Part 1: Design requirements for context of use and user characteristics (ISO 20282-1:2006); English version of DIN ISO 20282-1:2008-10
• 0000 DIN ISO 20282-1:2007