HMI Design Approach

Core HMI Design Principles

Digital Interface Design

Operational Support & Safety

• Displays supporting critical operations, monitoring and decision-making with robust safety protocols

User-Centred Design

• Considering cognitive abilities and workflow requirements to reduce cognitive load

Simplicity & Efficiency

• Eliminating complexity for intuitive, error-resilient interactions

Consistency

• Uniform design elements including labelling, symbols, icons and colour schemes

Effective Feedback & Alarms

• Clear immediate feedback with comprehensive alarm systems

Iterative Improvement

• Continuous refinement based on operator feedback and simulation

Physical & Environmental Considerations

• Strategic screen positioning and adjustable mounting for ergonomic working heights

• Anti-glare measures and touchscreen sensitivity for gloved use

• Industrial durability with emergency override access

• Number and type of screens for operational coordination

Control Room Specialisation

• Ergonomic seating for extended monitoring periods

• Environmental controls (lighting, temperature, airflow, humidity, noise)

• Spatial layouts facilitating operator communication whilst maintaining clear sightlines to critical displays

This approach addresses both the digital interface design and the physical environment to ensure optimal operator performance in critical manufacturing and control environments.