The technology with which pilots and astronauts interact with to complete their tasks is incredibly complex and, at times, needs to be very precise. Be it through traditional methods like task analyses or display design, or applied methods like strategic planning or process flow review – the implementation of Human Factors is a crucial step for the development of safe and effective technology in the aerospace industry.
We are more likely to act when something bad happens but it should never take a tragedy to incorporate Human-Centered Design. By having a proactive view of how a user will react to changes in technology, we can avoid events which could lead to loss of life.