I often come across products or web sites or anything really that have (in my opinion) poor design. It might not go as far as poor design, but there is something that I think can be improved. So I am introducing a new series that I’m calling “Design Whine” that consists of me whining about the design of something. First up is the shower door at Sam’s house. Sam is the CTO of Rocket Whale and I stay there when I go up to DC every couple of months so that we can work in the same location. It’s good for things we need to be in the same room for and also for team building. Anyways, on to the shower door.
Shower Door - I Need a Knob!
There’s a gap between the doors. This lets cold air blow in and water splash out. It is crying out for some type of weather stripping. Again, the sliding might be an issue due to the handle bar caps but I’d be ok with a small gap or a bristle or flap based solution.
So, there you have it. Design whine #1 is on the books. Do you have any design whines you’d like me to talk about?
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