Human Factors and Ergonomics for Design

Human Factors
and Ergonomics
for Design

Driving Innvovation through Understanding of Human via Research and Design

Human Factors and Ergonomics in Design (HFED) is an interdisciplinary lab that conducts research and design experiments on optimizing human interaction. Our work involves understanding various physical and cognitive aspects of human interactions that range from experimental design, research projects, field investigations, workshops and academic publications.

Featured Projects
and Papers

A curated collection of HFED Lab’s most impactful and innovative research, exploring various frontiers of Human-Computer Interaction.

Home Based Telerehabilitation For Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee through ICT Feedback

Low-cost device and interface (POAKme / POAKY) for home Osteoarthritis of the Knee rehab with real-time feedback & data.

Activity Based Exergames for Motor Skill Enhancement for Children with Cerebral Palsy

A set of exergames to enhance therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy based on identified gaps in the practice of physiotherapy.

Exploring Digital Wellbeing Strategies

Digital wellbeing is vital for designing technology that empowers users. This project explores strategies to address problematic digital behaviors, manage distractions, and improve user autonomy over their time.

Raising Awareness of the Significance of Awadhi Bhasha among Young Adults

Awadhi, a vulnerable Indian language, faces decline due to negative perceptions. This project uses an Interactive Exhibition to challenge this view among young adults.

Redesigning SBI Yono App: Interactive guidance for people with less confidence in m-banking

Redesigning tasks with audio-visual support to help hesitant users complete complex banking (transfers, deposits) independently and make informed choices.

Developing a practical scale to measure user perception of dark patterns in user interfaces

Developed and validated a user-centric scale to quantify dark pattern impact, measuring how users feel misled, pressured, or tricked by manipulative designs.

Promoting self efficacy in ticketing & navigation for people with low technical affinity in Delhi Metro

Redesigning Delhi Metro’s ATVMs with numeric-code input and printed navigation to aid first-time, low-tech users in ticketing and travel.

This section provides a broader view of the diverse research threads and cutting-edge projects currently underway or recently completed by our students and faculty. Our work spans a wide range of HCI sub-fields—from designing novel interaction techniques and crafting inclusive user experiences to developing theoretical frameworks and evaluating emerging technologies.