PUPD
3050

Human Factors, Ergonomics and Interface

Parsons School of Design: School of Constructed Env.

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Majors Only
Human Factors
Fall 2026
Taught By: Goeun Choi
Section: A

CRN: 3013

Credits: 3

In this course, basic design principles related to physical and cognitive ergonomics, as well as ethnography. This course provides the experience with user research and testing needed to enter Design Studio 4. A seminar based course, a portion of the assignments will be done hands-on through modeling, rigging, and constructing testing props and mechanisms.

Open to: Bachelors degree in Product Design majors only. Pre-requisite: PUPD 2011 Design Studio 2. Co-requisite: PUPD 3010 Design Studio 3.
Prerequisites:
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Constructed Env. (SCE)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:32am EDT 3/21/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Days: Thursday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Human Factors
Fall 2026
Taught By: Patricia Beirne
Section: B

CRN: 12199

Credits: 3

In this course, basic design principles related to physical and cognitive ergonomics, as well as ethnography. This course provides the experience with user research and testing needed to enter Design Studio 4. A seminar based course, a portion of the assignments will be done hands-on through modeling, rigging, and constructing testing props and mechanisms.

Open to: Bachelors degree in Product Design majors only. Pre-requisite: PUPD 2011 Design Studio 2. Co-requisite: PUPD 3010 Design Studio 3.
Prerequisites:
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Constructed Env. (SCE)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:32am EDT 3/21/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Human Factors
Fall 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: C

CRN: 12200

Credits: 3

In this course, basic design principles related to physical and cognitive ergonomics, as well as ethnography. This course provides the experience with user research and testing needed to enter Design Studio 4. A seminar based course, a portion of the assignments will be done hands-on through modeling, rigging, and constructing testing props and mechanisms.

Open to: Bachelors degree in Product Design majors only. Pre-requisite: PUPD 2011 Design Studio 2. Co-requisite: PUPD 3010 Design Studio 3.
Prerequisites:
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Constructed Env. (SCE)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:32am EDT 3/21/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Human Factors
Fall 2026
Taught By: Andrea Macruz
Section: D

CRN: 3230

Credits: 3

In this course, basic design principles related to physical and cognitive ergonomics, as well as ethnography. This course provides the experience with user research and testing needed to enter Design Studio 4. A seminar based course, a portion of the assignments will be done hands-on through modeling, rigging, and constructing testing props and mechanisms.

Open to: Bachelors degree in Product Design majors only. Pre-requisite: PUPD 2011 Design Studio 2. Co-requisite: PUPD 3010 Design Studio 3.
Prerequisites:
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Constructed Env. (SCE)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:32am EDT 3/21/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026