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Harsh Card Reader Beeps
- Connor Moore noticed the harsh, infamous card reader beep in a store and found it very annoying but effective.
- The sound was designed to be abrasive to ensure customers remembered to remove their cards, despite causing stress.
Sound As A Form of Touch
- Sounds affect us like a special form of touch, either pleasant or unpleasant depending on association or attributes.
- Harsh, rough sounds like the card reader beep raise stress levels and can be annoying especially if loud.
Design Smart Warning Sounds
- Design warning sounds to be effective but not annoying by mixing warmth, a soft attention grabber, and fullness.
- This approach helps sound cut through noise in busy environments without causing stress or irritation.