At Human Design Group, we are passionate about creating environments and tools that optimise human performance in the space sector. Our team of experts, driven by a passion for innovation and objective results, works closely with space agencies, companies and researchers to develop bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges of the space sector.
Our integrated, user-centred approach ensures that every aspect of our projects – from the design of industrial spaces to the ergonomics of enhanced astronaut equipment and the optimisation of user interfaces – maximises the comfort, safety and efficiency of astronauts and space professionals.
It all begins with an operational challenge that needs to be addressed.
We take a human-centred approach to translating user needs into design solutions, actively involving end-users throughout the design process. Our design concepts are then tested in real-world operational contexts to ensure the solutions deliver maximum operational value.
We analyse operational activities to identify specific human factors issues and pinpoint opportunities for design improvements. We accelerate research studies to gain a better understanding of human performance in the space environment (stress, workload, fatigue, etc.) through our R&D laboratory.
We design innovative concepts with a focus on operational performance. From disruptive operational concepts to intuitive HMIs and innovative control rooms, we integrate the entire design cycle required for space operations, always putting people first.
At various stages during the design cycle, we validate solutions using rigorous methodologies that replicate typical operational tasks. This ensures the effectiveness of the final solutions, particularly when corner cases or non-nominal cases arise.
A team of experts to help you shape the future of space operations.
Anticipate
Look to the future by exploring the potential of new technologies in space operations and manufacturing
Stand out
Stand out from your competitors with cutting-edge operational performance and attractive, intuitive interfaces (the ‘wow’ factor).
Scale up
Manage your operational activities and prepare for future changes (training, staff turnover and scaling up).)
We provide bespoke solutions tailored to your needs and the stage your project is at.
Incorporate operational requirements into the design of control rooms to ensure efficient operations: :
Address the full scope of human factors for Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT):
Design innovative solutions to tackle the exciting challenges of human life in space:
Understanding the physiological and psychological impacts of operations in order to design better spatial solutions:
Define the best operational structure to achieve optimum immediate and long-term system performance:
Design state-of-the-art HMIs for operators to enable the efficient supervision and control of space operations (satellites, SSA, human spaceflight):
As part of the Domino-X project, we shaped the future of satellite operations by establishing an AI-driven operational structure. The 10-operator CONOPS was managed from an innovative control room, the design of which drew on best practices from other sectors (nuclear, rail, air traffic control, etc.) and ergonomic standards.
We designed a state-of-the-art supervision HMI to enable efficient monitoring of a satellite constellation. UX methods were used to create an intuitive array of screens that allows major problems to be identified at a glance, thereby reducing the operational effort involved in monitoring a vast amount of data.
We designed ÉOS, the New Recovery Experience for everyone, and especially for astronauts. Combining a range of innovative technologies, ÉOS provides a deeply restful experience to optimise recovery, taking into account the time available, and monitors the user’s condition in real time to adapt the session if necessary. ÉOS is used to reduce stress, combat sleep inertia and optimise sleep. Come and visit our ÉOS lab in Toulouse!
Please contact us to discuss the best strategy for your project!
