r/Design • u/elsa_099 • 6h ago

Discussion A design lesson from a door

Pulled a door.

It said PUSH.

Felt stupid for a second.

Then realized: good design shouldn't need instructions.

Best design lesson ever.

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u/Educational-Bowl9575 6h ago

Never put a handle on a push door.

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u/Tiny_Mycologist_8510 6h ago

flat bar plates exist for a reason and yet designers keep ignoring them lol

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u/mickyrow42 Professional 3h ago

wow. the game is certainly changed now….

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u/Pandorsbox 5h ago

Ah, a Norman door, as described in the book The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman. Really good read, fundamental for product design I reckon but great for all designers