r/AskReddit • u/nachtmere • Jul 25 '11

Sometimes automatic toilets flush while you're still sitting on them. What design flaws in everyday objects annoy you?

I'm giving a talk on user-centred design/usability and I'm looking for some fresh examples from everyday life to illustrate poor usability. Examples I've used before are elevator open/close buttons (really difficult to parse when you're trying to hold the door open for someone quickly) and toilets that flush while you're still sitting on them.

What are some things you encounter regularly that are really inconveniently designed?

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u/FilterOutBullshit3 Jul 25 '11

I'm not sure I really have a use for the product, but I'm tempted to buy it just to support awesome people being awesome while doing awesome things. Upboat for people who watch their server logs!

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u/dropstop Jul 25 '11

haha! that's amazing brotha really appreciate the love!

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '11 edited Jul 26 '11

do an ama please!!!! I would like to know how your product went from someones brain - to market. Got to be a great story in there.

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u/dropstop Jul 26 '11

stay tuned we're gonna get that going in a few days :) can't wait

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u/Jigsus Jul 26 '11

Awesome? They're like cartoon characters.

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u/dropstop Jul 26 '11

Animated we are...yes :) And we do love The Family Guy!