This small "mini-inquiry" into ergonomics was inspired by an exhibition at the Museum of Design Atlanta. The exhibit, "Nine ways to use a pitcher" by Leon Ransmeier, focused on the interaction between the handle, the user, and the vessel.
We used this activity to begin our inquiry into how forms are made and how they feel in the hand. Students all began with a basic cylinder form, and them iterated different design and handle types. This short activity provided a starting point for discussion and analysis of form, function, and usability.