Experimental History You Should Not Open a Door and See Someone Pooping
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Oct 16, 2023 The podcast discusses the frustration of encountering badly designed public restrooms and appliances, and questions why good design often loses. It explores deciphering confusing clothing tags, technological and psychological engineering in design, and the impact of psychological engineering on design, including the challenges of unintuitive doors and the necessity of inclusive design.
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The Bathroom Horror
- Public restrooms can be unpleasant, from graffiti to empty soap dispensers.
- The worst experience is accidentally walking in on someone using the toilet.
Bad Design Examples
- Bad design is everywhere, from confusing doors to annoying microwaves.
- Even clothing tags use unclear symbols for care instructions.
Why Bad Design Persists
- Some problems persist due to lack of solutions, others due to bad actors, but some persist for no good reason.
- Bad design persists even in high-stakes situations, suggesting it's not just an incentive problem.