User experience with ultrawide curved displays: A mixed methods analysis

Due to the trend of replacing dual displays with ultrawide (UW) curved displays, we used a mixed methods analysis to investigate the user experience with UW curved displays. We conducted an experimental laboratory study that quantified user self-selected positions for three displays – 24 in. flat pa...

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Published in:Applied ergonomics 2024-07, Vol.118, p.104291-104291, Article 104291
Main Authors: Gallagher, Kaitlin M., Vasavada, Anita, Austin, Gary
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biomechanical Phenomena
Computer monitor
Computer Terminals
Data Display
Equipment Design
Ergonomics
Female
Head - physiology
Head Movements - physiology
Humans
Male
Office
Posture
Posture - physiology
Preference
Range of Motion, Articular
User-Computer Interface
Viewing distance
Young Adult
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Summary:Due to the trend of replacing dual displays with ultrawide (UW) curved displays, we used a mixed methods analysis to investigate the user experience with UW curved displays. We conducted an experimental laboratory study that quantified user self-selected positions for three displays – 24 in. flat panel, and 34 in. and 40 in. UW curved displays. Participants were first provided with a familiarization protocol, and they then positioned the display. The self-selected UW display viewing distances were within current recommendations; however, viewing distance increased with display size, potentially challenging small work surface depths and may have been in response to feeling “overwhelmed” by larger displays. Head twist range of motion increased with display width. While all displays were within recommendations, participants commented that less head twisting was a factor in choosing the 34 in. over the 40 in. display. Practitioners should assess potential workstation limitations and the potential impact on neck twist angles when installing ultrawide displays.
ISSN:0003-6870
1872-9126
DOI:10.1016/j.apergo.2024.104291