title: A simple method of evaluating handle design.
abstract: A method based on the psychophysical method of constants was devised to provide a rapid and inexpensive way of evaluating handle designs. It was found that a causes a box held with that handle to feel heavier than a box with a better handle. The method proved sensitive enough to give significant results with only six subjects. Method validity was tested by comparing results of parametric handle studies with previous data: all comparisons showed the method to be valid.
authors.affiliation: Department of Industrial Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY 14260, USA.
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Hsia
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Drury