Comments on: Usability in daily life: bad door handle design

By: Scott Roberts

Scott Roberts — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:48:35 +0000

GK, exactly! Why couldn’t the doors swing outwards in public restrooms? That way you could just push on the door with your arm/shoulder when exiting, and wouldn’t have to worry about getting the germs of those who refuse to wash their hands after they do their business?

By: GK

GK — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:36:16 +0000

I’m always annoyed by the pull handles you’re required to latch onto to exit public restrooms.. I’m sure there’s some engineering/safety reason for that design, but I just don’t get it.

By: Cailin Coilleach

Cailin Coilleach — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:58:37 +0000

1. I had no clue about your job and have to say I find the field very interesting! It’s one of the things a lot of people tend to overlook.

2. Holy crap that -is- awful design on the door. o_O