Designers are aware of the potential problems associated with the prolonged use of computers.
To address these problems, they continually attempt to design a better computing environment.
The science of designing machines and work settings that minimize injury and illness is
called ergonomics. The goal of ergonomics is to create an environment that is safe, well lit, and
comfortable. Examples of ergonomically designed products are antiglare screens that alleviate
problems of fatigued or damaged eyesight and chairs that contour the human body to decrease
backaches. Figure 1.6 displays some sample ergonomic products.