Chris Adams Engineering Expert Education B.I.D, Industrial and Product Design, Auburn University Introduction Human factors engineer and industrial designerHuman systems integration lead at Strata-G Solutions, Inc. Experience Chris Adams is a former writer for ThoughtCo who wrote about ergonomics for more than nine years. Ergonomics is the study of how humans effectively interact with their work environment. Chris has more than 11 years of experience working in the field of human factors and ergonomics. He was a human factors and systems engineer with Jacobs Engineering working on NASA's the Ares I and V rocket systems. Chris later became the lead of human-system integration for Strata-G Solutions, Inc. Chris specializes in furniture design and corporate identity and works as an independent consultant on various design projects. His work for ThoughtCo appears on many websites, newsletters, and books which focus on engineering spaces for human use. Education Chris Adams earned a Bachelor of Industrial Design (B.I.D.) in Industrial and Product Design from Auburn University in 1999. ThoughtCo and Dotdash Meredith ThoughtCo, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is an award-winning reference site offering education content created by experts. ThoughtCo reaches 13 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Chris Adams Sizing Guide for Children's Backpacks How to Ergonomically Set Up Your Laptop as a Desktop Ergonomic Lighting Levels by Room for Residential Spaces How to Design a Galley (Corridor) Kitchen Vibram Five-Fingers Footwear Review The Miracle Ball Method Product Review Ideal Toe Kick Dimensions and Height for Cabinets Conditions Often Mistaken for Plantar Fasciitis How to Soothe Your Eyes and Relieve Eyestrain Ideal Office Temperatures for Productivity Tips for Driving With Good Ergonomic Posture Height Standards for Kitchen Countertops What Is the Purpose of a Cabinet Toe Kick? Height Standards for Upper Kitchen Cabinets The L-Shaped Kitchen Layout The Galley or Corridor Kitchen Layout What Is a Human's Psychological Makeup for Ergonomics? Can People Really Multitask? Ergonomics What Is Anthropometry? U-Shaped Kitchen Layout Overview What Is the Kitchen Triangle? How to Reduce and Eliminate Glare and Eyestrain Human Error Definition: Glossary of Ergonomics Terms