The kind of doorhandles which is recessed a little bit into the door and your fingers actually go in a little before they actually grab it. Don't you like that? I like that. That's why they're not going to make it anymore. They found out we liked that.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author prefers recessed door handles but notes they are being phased out due to popularity.
- In plain terms
- He likes old door handles but says they won't be made because people liked them too much.
- What can you take from it?
- Design changes sometimes remove features people actually prefer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we lose useful things?
- What features annoy you?
Another view
It assumes popularity directly causes the removal of the feature.
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