Product Design

The HFES Product Design Technical Group (PDTG) invites you to submit a nomination for the 18th annual Stanley Caplan User-Centered Product Design award.  No entry fee or other cost is required. The award emphasizes both product design and the methods used to specify and achieve the design.

The winning product/system will be recognized at the 2019 HFES Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington in October, 2019 and the awardees will be asked to present a talk on the product and methodology.  The awardees will also be expected to submit a paper to "Ergonomics in Design," the Quarterly Journal of Human Factors Applications.

Eligibility

Consideration is given to products, software or systems that are meant for use in the home, in the workplace, or while mobile including consumer, commercial, and medical products.  The product or system being nominated must be operational at time of submission. At a minimum, it must be scheduled for actual use within one year of its submission with no substantial changes.  At a maximum, the product or system may have been in actual use for up to three years.

Nominations will be accepted from individuals nominating others or nominating themselves.  Award candidates do NOT have to be a member of HFES or of PDTG. All individuals and/or teams are invited to participate.

Submission Format

Applications should be submitted in electronic form and may include an optional video file.  Submissions are expected to address each judging criteria in the body file. Failure to follow the format may result in disqualification.  

Submission packages should be organized as follows:

1. Name of Product
2. Product Description: Clearly explain the product's form and the operation and  include pictures, storyboards, etc.
3. Targeted Users:  Describe the characteristics of the targeted users and how they were different than excluded users.
4. External Considerations: What external constraints and/or requirements were imposed upon the development of the product or process?
5. Judging Criteria: Following are the judging criteria.  Please write a separate description for each of the six criteria that explains how the product or process meets that criterion. The criteria are divided between issues of design and issues of methodology used to develop and evaluate the design.
1. Functional Obviousness (Design) - Upon first impression does the design speak to the user in a way that makes the product appealing and apparently easy to use?
2. Ease of Operation (Design) - How easy is it to learn and actually do tasks in various applicable usage modes such as set up, normal usage, failure recovery, maintainability, portability, storability that occur during ownership?
3. Creativity/Innovation (Design)- How is this product unique compared to similar products?  How does usability and styling take advantage of product technology?
4. Concept Development (Methodology) - How was new user input created or past user data applied to influence the product or system concept?
5. Design (Methodology) - How was user data generated or used for specifying design parameters or making design decisions?
6. Evaluation (Methodology) - What was done to assess usability of the product design and the need for improvement?  This could include iterative assessments made during the design process or feedback obtained in the market that could be used for subsequent versions of the product.  Be specific concerning testing methodology and what was learned.

Video File (optional)

A narrated, informative video may be submitted to expand on the six judging criteria.  Marketing videos are discouraged and will not be considered in the judging.

Tips

Judges' evaluations can only be based on the submission they receive so a high quality submission that clearly and concisely addresses each criterion will be an asset.  The submission should not be treated as a marketing tool. Statements about a product's quality should be substantiated by documenting results or clear rationale that explain the how and why.

Administration

Questions? Call or email Adam Shames at 215-701-3134, shames@corehf.com.

Ready to Apply? Applications should be submitted here: http://apply.ucdAward.com

Want to Nominate a Product? If you're not ready to submit an application but want to nominate your product or someone else's product, you may do so at anytime. Nominees will then be contacted regarding their plan for application.  Nominations should be submitted here: http://nominate.ucdAward.com

Interested in Being a Judge? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a judge for the annual Stanley Caplan User Centered Product Design Award? Are you eagerly awaiting another opportunity to be a judge after enjoying the experiencing in prior years? Well now's your chance!  Be considered for the panel of judges by submitting your information here: http://judge.ucdAward.com

Timeline

The deadline for submitting applications for the award is April 22, 2019.  Judges will declare a winner in late July and may also identify submissions for honorable mention.  If none of the submissions are evaluated to be of sufficiently high quality, judges will have discretion to forego a winner. At the October special award session the winners will receive an elegant trophy and a $1,000 honorarium.  An HFES press release will be issued.

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Adam Shames, MBA
Founder & CEO, Core Human Factors, Inc.
Ph. +1-610-668-CORE (2673) ext. 701
Visit Us Online at: www.corehf.com
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As co-chairs of the award, Kathleen and I would appreciate some help in getting out the word about this year's award.  It is the critical first step needed to ensure we have a large quantity of submissions for the judges to choose from.

If you're interested, please contact me directly at shames@corehf.com.

Some examples of how you could help include:

• Forwarding information directly to people you know who may be interested 
• Posting information on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, other professional societies, etc.
• Helping to refine our list of product design companies to keep updated about the award
• Brainstorming other ways to spread awareness
• Etc.

If you're willing to forward and/or post information online, I can send you sample postings and all of the information you would need so you don't have to make them up yourself unless you want to.

As a reminder, the deadline for submitting applications for the award is April 22, 2019.  If you have an application ready, you should submit it here: http://apply.ucdAward.com. Alternatively, if you want to nominate your product or someone else's product, you may do so here: http://nominate.ucdAward.com. We'll then contact the nominees to help them with the submission process.

All the best,
-Adam

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Adam Shames, MBA
Founder & CEO, Core Human Factors, Inc.
Ph. +1-610-668-CORE (2673) ext. 701
Visit Us Online at: www.corehf.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-31-2019 19:26
From: Adam Shames
Subject: 18th Annual Stanley Caplan User Centered Product Design Award

The HFES Product Design Technical Group (PDTG) invites you to submit a nomination for the 18th annual Stanley Caplan User-Centered Product Design award.  No entry fee or other cost is required. The award emphasizes both product design and the methods used to specify and achieve the design.

The winning product/system will be recognized at the 2019 HFES Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington in October, 2019 and the awardees will be asked to present a talk on the product and methodology.  The awardees will also be expected to submit a paper to "Ergonomics in Design," the Quarterly Journal of Human Factors Applications.

Eligibility

Consideration is given to products, software or systems that are meant for use in the home, in the workplace, or while mobile including consumer, commercial, and medical products.  The product or system being nominated must be operational at time of submission. At a minimum, it must be scheduled for actual use within one year of its submission with no substantial changes.  At a maximum, the product or system may have been in actual use for up to three years.

Nominations will be accepted from individuals nominating others or nominating themselves.  Award candidates do NOT have to be a member of HFES or of PDTG. All individuals and/or teams are invited to participate.

Submission Format

Applications should be submitted in electronic form and may include an optional video file.  Submissions are expected to address each judging criteria in the body file. Failure to follow the format may result in disqualification.  

Submission packages should be organized as follows:

1. Name of Product
2. Product Description: Clearly explain the product's form and the operation and  include pictures, storyboards, etc.
3. Targeted Users:  Describe the characteristics of the targeted users and how they were different than excluded users.
4. External Considerations: What external constraints and/or requirements were imposed upon the development of the product or process?
5. Judging Criteria: Following are the judging criteria.  Please write a separate description for each of the six criteria that explains how the product or process meets that criterion. The criteria are divided between issues of design and issues of methodology used to develop and evaluate the design.
1. Functional Obviousness (Design) - Upon first impression does the design speak to the user in a way that makes the product appealing and apparently easy to use?
2. Ease of Operation (Design) - How easy is it to learn and actually do tasks in various applicable usage modes such as set up, normal usage, failure recovery, maintainability, portability, storability that occur during ownership?
3. Creativity/Innovation (Design)- How is this product unique compared to similar products?  How does usability and styling take advantage of product technology?
4. Concept Development (Methodology) - How was new user input created or past user data applied to influence the product or system concept?
5. Design (Methodology) - How was user data generated or used for specifying design parameters or making design decisions?
6. Evaluation (Methodology) - What was done to assess usability of the product design and the need for improvement?  This could include iterative assessments made during the design process or feedback obtained in the market that could be used for subsequent versions of the product.  Be specific concerning testing methodology and what was learned.

Video File (optional)

A narrated, informative video may be submitted to expand on the six judging criteria.  Marketing videos are discouraged and will not be considered in the judging.

Tips

Judges' evaluations can only be based on the submission they receive so a high quality submission that clearly and concisely addresses each criterion will be an asset.  The submission should not be treated as a marketing tool. Statements about a product's quality should be substantiated by documenting results or clear rationale that explain the how and why.

Administration

Questions? Call or email Adam Shames at 215-701-3134, shames@corehf.com.

Ready to Apply? Applications should be submitted here: http://apply.ucdAward.com

Want to Nominate a Product? If you're not ready to submit an application but want to nominate your product or someone else's product, you may do so at anytime. Nominees will then be contacted regarding their plan for application.  Nominations should be submitted here: http://nominate.ucdAward.com

Interested in Being a Judge? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a judge for the annual Stanley Caplan User Centered Product Design Award? Are you eagerly awaiting another opportunity to be a judge after enjoying the experiencing in prior years? Well now's your chance!  Be considered for the panel of judges by submitting your information here: http://judge.ucdAward.com

Timeline

The deadline for submitting applications for the award is April 22, 2019.  Judges will declare a winner in late July and may also identify submissions for honorable mention.  If none of the submissions are evaluated to be of sufficiently high quality, judges will have discretion to forego a winner. At the October special award session the winners will receive an elegant trophy and a $1,000 honorarium.  An HFES press release will be issued.

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Adam Shames, MBA
Founder & CEO, Core Human Factors, Inc.
Ph. +1-610-668-CORE (2673) ext. 701
Visit Us Online at: www.corehf.com
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As a member of PDTG, you are eligible to be considered as a judge to help select the winner(s) of the 2019 Stanley Caplan User-Centered Design Award.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a judge for this prestigious award? Are you eagerly awaiting another opportunity to be a judge after enjoying the experiencing in prior years? Well now's your chance!

If you'd like to be considered for the panel of judges who evaluate the submissions and determine the winner(s), please either email me directly or enter your name and email address on this form: http://judge.ucdaward.com. 

I will send you a questionnaire that helps Kathleen Kremer and me select judges whose background and experience align with the type of submissions we get by the April 22th deadline.  I will also send you a timetable of judge activities so you can determine if you are available to participate during May, June, and July with the final teleconference to be schedule for the end of July.
  
Thanks for considering this opportunity to be an important part of the award program.

All the best,
-Adam

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Adam Shames, MBA
Founder & CEO, Core Human Factors, Inc.
Ph. +1-610-668-CORE (2673) ext. 701
Visit Us Online at: www.corehf.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-31-2019 19:26
From: Adam Shames
Subject: 18th Annual Stanley Caplan User Centered Product Design Award

The HFES Product Design Technical Group (PDTG) invites you to submit a nomination for the 18th annual Stanley Caplan User-Centered Product Design award.  No entry fee or other cost is required. The award emphasizes both product design and the methods used to specify and achieve the design.

The winning product/system will be recognized at the 2019 HFES Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington in October, 2019 and the awardees will be asked to present a talk on the product and methodology.  The awardees will also be expected to submit a paper to "Ergonomics in Design," the Quarterly Journal of Human Factors Applications.

Eligibility

Consideration is given to products, software or systems that are meant for use in the home, in the workplace, or while mobile including consumer, commercial, and medical products.  The product or system being nominated must be operational at time of submission. At a minimum, it must be scheduled for actual use within one year of its submission with no substantial changes.  At a maximum, the product or system may have been in actual use for up to three years.

Nominations will be accepted from individuals nominating others or nominating themselves.  Award candidates do NOT have to be a member of HFES or of PDTG. All individuals and/or teams are invited to participate.

Submission Format

Applications should be submitted in electronic form and may include an optional video file.  Submissions are expected to address each judging criteria in the body file. Failure to follow the format may result in disqualification.  

Submission packages should be organized as follows:

1. Name of Product
2. Product Description: Clearly explain the product's form and the operation and  include pictures, storyboards, etc.
3. Targeted Users:  Describe the characteristics of the targeted users and how they were different than excluded users.
4. External Considerations: What external constraints and/or requirements were imposed upon the development of the product or process?
5. Judging Criteria: Following are the judging criteria.  Please write a separate description for each of the six criteria that explains how the product or process meets that criterion. The criteria are divided between issues of design and issues of methodology used to develop and evaluate the design.
1. Functional Obviousness (Design) - Upon first impression does the design speak to the user in a way that makes the product appealing and apparently easy to use?
2. Ease of Operation (Design) - How easy is it to learn and actually do tasks in various applicable usage modes such as set up, normal usage, failure recovery, maintainability, portability, storability that occur during ownership?
3. Creativity/Innovation (Design)- How is this product unique compared to similar products?  How does usability and styling take advantage of product technology?
4. Concept Development (Methodology) - How was new user input created or past user data applied to influence the product or system concept?
5. Design (Methodology) - How was user data generated or used for specifying design parameters or making design decisions?
6. Evaluation (Methodology) - What was done to assess usability of the product design and the need for improvement?  This could include iterative assessments made during the design process or feedback obtained in the market that could be used for subsequent versions of the product.  Be specific concerning testing methodology and what was learned.

Video File (optional)

A narrated, informative video may be submitted to expand on the six judging criteria.  Marketing videos are discouraged and will not be considered in the judging.

Tips

Judges' evaluations can only be based on the submission they receive so a high quality submission that clearly and concisely addresses each criterion will be an asset.  The submission should not be treated as a marketing tool. Statements about a product's quality should be substantiated by documenting results or clear rationale that explain the how and why.

Administration

Questions? Call or email Adam Shames at 215-701-3134, shames@corehf.com.

Ready to Apply? Applications should be submitted here: http://apply.ucdAward.com

Want to Nominate a Product? If you're not ready to submit an application but want to nominate your product or someone else's product, you may do so at anytime. Nominees will then be contacted regarding their plan for application.  Nominations should be submitted here: http://nominate.ucdAward.com

Interested in Being a Judge? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a judge for the annual Stanley Caplan User Centered Product Design Award? Are you eagerly awaiting another opportunity to be a judge after enjoying the experiencing in prior years? Well now's your chance!  Be considered for the panel of judges by submitting your information here: http://judge.ucdAward.com

Timeline

The deadline for submitting applications for the award is April 22, 2019.  Judges will declare a winner in late July and may also identify submissions for honorable mention.  If none of the submissions are evaluated to be of sufficiently high quality, judges will have discretion to forego a winner. At the October special award session the winners will receive an elegant trophy and a $1,000 honorarium.  An HFES press release will be issued.

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Adam Shames, MBA
Founder & CEO, Core Human Factors, Inc.
Ph. +1-610-668-CORE (2673) ext. 701
Visit Us Online at: www.corehf.com
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