Guide to Ergonomics at the Computer Workstation

MWIMMERDESIGN provided layout design, typesetting, and illustrations for Peter Müller MED-Agentur GmbH for a guide of over 70 pages on the healthy design of computer workstations.

Spanning more than 70 pages, the book covers all the key points regarding ergonomic workplace design.

Cover page of “Guide to Good Ergonomics: Working Healthier at the Computer”

Illustration from the “Guide to Good Ergonomics: Working Healthier at the Computer”

Client and Project

Peter Müller MED-Agentur GmbH, based in Munich, is a small company with one to ten employees.

The goal was to create a comprehensive guide to the ergonomic design of computer workstations.

MWIMMERDESIGN was responsible for the editorial design, typesetting through to the final artwork, and the creation of the necessary illustrations.

Strategy

The design consistently relied on visual representations to clearly convey complex ergonomic concepts, ranging from the proper adjustment of an office chair to the selection of supportive work tools such as ergonomic mice.

Implementation

The guide, which spans more than 70 pages, covers topics such as the mechanical and adjustable features of office furniture, avoiding one-sided rotational movements while working, and ergonomic accessories.

All steps and settings are illustrated and explained with diagrams.

The following were delivered:

The guide was published on March 4, 2013, written by Petra Stehle and Christian Erhard, with illustrations by Christoph Ehlers and Matthias Wimmer (ISBN 978-3-00-041308-7). It is available in bookstores.

Our Services in a Project Context

Brochure Design

Stack: “Guide to Good Ergonomics: Working Healthier at the Computer”

Back cover of the “Guide to Good Ergonomics: Working Healthier at the Computer”

The best thing about the book is, above all, the clear illustrations. Even just by flipping through it briefly, you’ll grasp the key points and learn exactly how to adjust your office chair for optimal comfort and how the other components of your workspace should be set up.