3D Scanning Canary also has a partnership with a company that enables us to use 3D scanning technology to map out an entire environment which can be used for analysing the entire environment when it is more sculpted compared to a room such as operating a boat. Using this technology can also help build a…
Measuring of Target Users At Canary we will attempt to tailor each project to suit the exact needs of each client. We have the equipment and skills to conduct anthropometric measuring workshops with your target population. As although using standard data is useful as an indicator it is not specific to the users within your…
User Trials with Target Population It is easily done to get lost with the design process after the initial research, but here at Canary we will try and conduct user trials with mock-up prototypes and the target population to ensure we are keeping the focus and that it is inline with how the target users…
Video Observation There is a saying that people say they will do one thing but when they actually get around to doing it they will do something completely different. And this is what we aim to capture when conducting video observations. As we are able to rewatch the entire process in how people do tasks,…
Interviews with Target Users We believe that the best people to talk to when designing something is the people that will use it. Through conducting these interviews we will be able to understand what the pain points of using the system are, along with why they do things the way in which they do to…
Heart Rate Monitoring Technology We also have equipment which is able to record heart rate which we use during trials and observations in order to understand how it changes with certain design interventions. As this can be an indicator of stress level, a key indicator in designing for high intensity work environments.
Functional Resonance Analysis Method Canary also uses FRAM analysis in order to understand human performance and accidents. This method of analysis provides a way to describe outcomes using the idea of resonance from the variability of everyday performance. The aim of using this tool is to find the unwanted variability so we are able to…
Eye Tracking Technology Canary has access to some of the latest eye tracking technology, which opens up a world of new opportunities with design development. We have applied this technology to designing interfaces and layouts for rescue boats. However this technology can be applied to multiple sectors and can help development of a user friendly…
NASA TLX Workload Assessment As the name suggests the system was originally developed for astronauts to asses their workload. However, we are able to apply the same system to rate perceived workload through looking at a range of factors such as mental and physical demand along with frustration and effort. All of which will help…
Solidworks Our primary designing software is Solidworks, which is what we use when creating bespoke parts for products or adding specific parts into an environment. Being an industry used software it will also make it easier for us to collaborate by sharing and modifying CAD files. The platform also allows for access to a broad…