Elevating the User Experience with Expert Human Factors Services.

Interface Analysis Associates specializes in human factors (HF) and user experience (UX) research, evaluation, and design by focusing on usability, safety, satisfaction and marketability.

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Leading International Human Factors Consultancy Across Various Industries

Since 1993, Interface Analysis Associates (IAA) has been a leader in human factors, usability, and ergonomics consulting. IAA specializes in researching, evaluating, and designing products, instructions, systems and environments to ensure they are useful, safe, and effective. With expertise across multiple industries including pharmaceuticals, medical systems and devices, over-the- counter products, mobile applications, automotive, aerospace and high technology, IAA enhances user experiences to improve effectiveness, efficiency, safety and satisfaction.

Team of Experts

Expert team, led by Dr. Anthony D. Andre, a leader in the field

Commitment to Innovation

Dedication to delivering cutting-edge, forward-thinking solutions

Diverse Industry Experience

Extensive experience in pharmaceuticals, medical systems and devices, over-the-counter products, mobile applications, automotive, aerospace and high-tech.

Comprehensive Approach

User experiences that boost satisfaction, marketability, and economic impact

Human Factors & Usability Testing

Human Factors & Usability Testing optimizes user-product interaction to enhance usability, safety, and satisfaction. Early integration of human factors testing boosts efficiency, user acceptance, and supports smoother development for market success.

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Clinical Trial Human Factors Support

Clinical Trial Human Factors Support enhances the design and execution of clinical trials by applying human factors principles to ensure that protocols, medical devices, and software are user-friendly and tailored to the needs of participants and healthcare professionals.

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Interface Design

Interface Design optimizes product usability and marketability, ensuring greater acceptance and successful user experiences. Our user-centered approach integrates with your development process to create products that are easy to use and meet user needs effectively.

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Instructional Design

Instructional Design advances the development of your product design or idea ensuring that user needs are prioritized throughout the project. IAA applies human factors early in the design process, helping to avoid costly changes and improving product learning speed, efficiency, and comfort.

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Ergonomic Evaluations

Ergonomic Evaluations improves safety, boosts productivity, and reduces costs associated with workplace injuries. IAA offers ergonomic assessments, design improvements, and staff training using a user-centered approach, identifying critical areas for enhancement through quantitative evaluation.

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Regulatory Advising

Regulatory Advising provides expert evaluation and testimony in legal cases involving product liability, personal injury, and patent infringement, focusing on human factors and ergonomics. IAA also offers regulatory guidance to help clients meet FDA requirements.

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Risk Management

Risk Management IAA offers a full suite of human factors risk management services, including development of use-related risk analyses (URRA) for combination drug products and medical devices. IAA uses a risk management approach towards optimizing user experiences, enhancing safety and developing formative and validation human factors studies.

External Participant Recruiting

External Participant Recruiting IAA routinely provides recruiting support to other human factors firms and similar agencies. We can recruit participants for your user research activities or usability studies, in any locale within the US.

Serving a Wide Range of Industries Through Human Factors Consulting, Usability Testing Services, and More

Pharmaceuticals

Human factors and usability testing are essential for creating intuitive drug delivery systems and patient interfaces. By prioritizing human-centered design in labeling, packaging, and digital tools, we enhance user comprehension and adherence while minimizing errors. Our focus on usability empowers healthcare providers and patients to confidently navigate drug delivery processes, ultimately improving engagement and health outcomes.

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Medical Devices

Early integration of human factors during product development is vital for creating user-friendly medical devices that meet regulatory standards and enhance patient safety. Our comprehensive testing processes, including expert usability evaluations and contextual inquiries, ensure that devices are comfortable and efficient for both patients and healthcare professionals, leading to improved health outcomes.

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Transportation

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Consumer & Industrial Products

IAA provides insights into consumer engagement through direct observations and usability tests, capturing real-time feedback. We emphasize the importance of user interface design across all product interactions, ensuring usability, comfort, and market success for both simple devices and complex systems.

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Software / Web / Apps

In today’s digital landscape, software must align with operator goals for effectiveness and efficiency. IAA’s human factors research informs design, focusing on learning, memory, and feedback. Our engineers ensure a user-friendly interface by identifying potential flaws early in the design process.

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Cutting-Edge Human Factors Testing Labs

One of Silicon Valley’s longest-running independent usability labs, Interface Analysis Associates offers advanced testing services with private study rooms, client observation areas, and multiple wide-angle camera views for comprehensive data collection. Discover how our facilities can be customized to meet your testing needs.

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