Ergonomics is a science that studies the interface between men and the technological environment, ie, products and systems that are produced to facilitate the work or the daily living of human beings. The concepts and applications of ergonomics are in constant discussion in the academic field. This book provides a series of texts related to the concepts of ergonomics and some of his most notable pioneers.

This book consists in two parts: the first one provides an excellent historical overview of the design, the second contains a discussion in search of a theory of design, then it is necessary to point out historical facts and events so that professionals are aware of the design origins, and make clear that the design is not immune to the economic, political and social conjuntures, in fact is subdued to it.

The P&D Design - Research and Development Brazilian Congress is the biggest design congress on the South America. It's a biannual event dedicated to discuss research and teaching of design in Brazil. This scientific event is consolidating yourself as an important forum of promotion and discussion of issues related to the improvement in knowledge resulting from applied research and basic design research.

This book discusses how much academic programs in Brazilian design courses respects the society and manufacturers needs. It also collect information and discusses the issues in learning design in Brazil and  aims to elaborate strategies that permit the improvement of the field, resulting in more adequated professionals which will develop products respecting our reality and culture.