Texture assessment of automobile dashboard: An integrated approach on industrial design and ergonomics

In this paper, the main objective is ergonomics evaluation of automobile’s dashboard to devise suitable designs based on textures and patterns. Undoubtedly appropriated dashboards' design based on textures might be ended to more driving safety, in which the tactile-real and visualimplied texture of a surface should be considered. In this study, data was gathered by in-depth observation and questionnaires. Expert volunteers who not only used their cars frequently, but also were fairly sensitive to the effects of visual and tactile items in dashboard design automobile’s manufacturers. Statistical data analyzing shows improving texture in dashboard design has a significant influence on drivers'. The need to take repeated glimpses in order to distinguish the operation of each button will diminish, an issue significantly decreasing accident risk.  The results show the interaction between the product textures will be ended to users' satisfaction and also product’s feature and performance. This study clarifies the significance of dashboard texture, so industrial designers are expected to work harder to make better use of textures in designing product elements.

Keywords:

Car console , Design , Ergonomics , Texture.