Truly good design is a godsend. Not only is it efficient, creative, and breaks barriers, but it’s also deeply empathetic. In short, it puts the customer’s needs first! Some decisions are so powerful that you can’t go back after having witnessed them.
The ‘Anti-[Jerk] Design’ subreddit is a celebration of this. Members of this well-known community share the most consumer-friendly designs they’ve come across. And it’s inspiring, to say the least! We’ve collected some of their best pics to show you that some companies and creators really do care about the people who buy from them. Scroll down to check them out.
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Calm Automatically Cancelling An Unused Subscription
In Japan, They Put A Barcode In The Meat Package That Darkens When The Meat Spoils, Reacting To Ammonia. When It Darkens, The Barcode Is Unreadable
Such A Small, Silly Thing
According to world-renowned industrial designer Dieter Rams from Germany, good design is innate innovative, makes the product useful, and is aesthetic.
Not only that, but good design should also aim to make the design understandable, unobtrusive, honest, long-lasting, and thorough down to the very last detail.
Why Is Bread Bad For Ducks And What To Feed Them Instead
CVS Has Magnifying Glasses Throughout The Medicine Aisle So You Can Read What The Medicine Packaging Says
Meirl
Moreover, these quality designs ought to be environmentally friendly. And, somewhat counterintuitively, good design is as little design as possible. In other words, simplicity and a ‘less is more’ mindset is better than over-designed products that focus on non-essential details.
Empathy for the consumer is paramount—in everything that designers strive to accomplish. Well, ideally!
The New Train Station Near Me Has Baby Changing Stations In Both Restrooms
This Toothpaste Describes What Each Of Its Ingredient Is And Its Purpose
This Irish Supermarket Has Quiet Evenings For Sensitive People
The online community has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. Currently, 214k redditors are members of ‘Anti-[Jerk] Design,’ compared to 160k back in 2021. Quality posts attract attention. Captivating and imaginative designs are hard to ignore pretty much anywhere on the internet.
Unfortunately, the subreddit is no longer active. Oneof the current moderators confirmed to Bored Panda that the sub has officially “shut its doors in protest of Reddit’s API changes,” which happened in June 2023. It’s a big loss for the internet. Many subreddits protested Reddit’s changes at the time.
Very Cute Too!
This Store Sorts Avocados By Ripeness
Free Feminine Hygiene Products In IKEA Bathroom
The goal of the online community is to share pictures of great designs that would make people smile. Once the scales fall from your eyes and you realize what’s possible with a bit of elbow grease and ingenuity, it’s tougher to tolerate products and services that are less than friendly.
But if that happens on a mass scale, it’s a win not just for the consumer but also for the global market. If everyone raises their standards, brands have no choice but to react and accommodate this.
Manhole Covers In Oklahoma Have A City Map On Them With A White Dot Showing Where You Are
Decathlon Attach Their Clothes Labels To A Little Strip Of Extra Fabric, So You Can Easily Cut It Off Without Leaving A Scratchy Little Nub
Nearly Got Me Emotional
Previously, Bored Panda spoke to one of the moderators who used to help run the entire subreddit, Dale. He explained to us during an earlier interview that, originally, the ‘Anti-[Jerk] Design’ subreddit was created as an offshoot of another online community that also had a similar-sounding name.
These Two Coin Lockers That Are Easily Accessible In A Wheelchair
Good Guy Oomomo (Japanese Dollar Store) Using Labels That Can Actually Peel Off Without Leaving Any Gross, Impossible-To-Remove, Residue
The Kleenex Boxes At My Work Have Different Color Tissues Near The End To Let You Know You Only Have A Few Left In The Box
“It [the subreddit] was created for the purpose of celebrating the effort made by companies and organizations that are directly for the benefit of the consumer. Particularly those efforts that may be at their expense,” the moderator told Bored Panda earlier. The members of the sub mostly focused on celebrating good and environmentally friendly designs.
Tire Treads I Found On A Mechanic Thread That Leave This Below The 10% Threshold So You Know It’s Time To Replace
Meanwhile, In Australia
This System Allows You To Know If The Package Has Been Handled Correctly
According to former moderator Dale, some examples of good design decisions may include things like “the ability to turn off ads for free on free apps. Or, articles or videos that include the answer to questions before the content (such as in the title) as a kind of anti-clickbait.” The friendlier these designs are to the people actually using them, the better.
On The Display Model Of A Grill
Hotel TV Has An Option To Clear All Your Credentials At Once From The Apps You Used
Family Crisis Center Site Has Emergency Exit Button To Direct To Another Tab Immediately
The moderator explained to Bored Panda that the ‘Anti-[Jerk] Design’ subreddit had been gaining traction and slowly growing since the start thanks to a “diverse crowd with a common goal to celebrate and spread the news of good companies and organizations with consumer-friendly practices.”
From Dale’s perspective, many companies have been moving in completely opposite directions in recent years. Their business philosophies couldn’t be more at odds. “Some companies are becoming more ethical, caring, and thoughtful towards their consumers, doing what is right and being rewarded through the growing mindset of being an ethical consumer,” he shared the upside.
Public Tools At My Local Bike Park
This Claw Machine At A Restaurant Kids Play Area Gives You Your Money Back If You Don't Receive An Item
It Smells Like Poo Here
That’s not to say that all brands are so kind and caring. “There are also companies that are prioritizing fast profit over everything else and, as a result, will be gracing the front page of our sister subreddit. I think more and more, as time goes on, companies need to be mindful of which side they will choose when it comes to developing their brand,” the mod said.
“Being nice is its own reward. However, if subreddits like ours can help boost these companies, then all the better,” the sub moderator told us earlier. “There does not need to be a financial loss for kindness. Money spent on good design can pay dividends in this brave new global economy.”
Stadium I Went To Showed Which Stalls Were Available
Hospital Waiting Room Screen Preemptively Answers A-Hole Questions
Saw This At My Bank, Last Ditch Effort To Make Sure None Of Their Customers Are Scammed
Which of the designs we’ve featured in this list do you think are the most consumer-friendly, dear Pandas? Which designs do you think you couldn’t do without now that you’ve seen them? Meanwhile, what are the most and least empathetic designs you’ve come across in your day-to-day lives?
We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on all of this. Be sure to share your opinions in the comments!
This Pump For A Skin Moisturizer Completely Drains The Canister
This USB Cable Is Able To Be Plugged In Both Ways
These Re-Usable Silicone Straws That "Zipper" So You Can Clean Them Without A Special Brush And Surprisingly Work Really Well
Wegmans Has A "No Candy" Lane, So Parents Don't Have To Drag Their Kids Past A Wall Of Sugar If They Don't Want To
Google Tries To Help You When You Search "How To Tie A Noose"
This Tomato Sauce Cup That You Can Use As A Regular Glass After
Company Tells The You Cons Of Buying Their Own Product
Tire Tread Marker Shows You When You Should Replace Your Tires
Lime Automatically Ends Your Ride If You Forget To, And Only Charges You For The Time You Was Actually Using The Scooter
Microsoft/Bing Has A Button That Can Convert Recipe Measurements To Metric
My Jerky Came With A Flossing Stick
Streaming Service Letting You Know When The WiFi Drops Out To Avoid Data Costs
This Elevator In Japan Has An Emergency Toilet
Hexagon Shaped Crayons So They Don’t Roll Off Of The Table
These Upside-Down Charger Sockets On A Train Table That Prevent Cable Damage!
The Answer Is In The Thumbnail
Paying For No Ads With In Game Money
Vice Lets You Clearly Know The Article Is Dated Before You Read
Soda Bottle That Can Be Filled With Sand And Used As A Hantle
My Local Cinema Has A Guide To Which Movies Have Mid And Post Credit Scenes
An Italian Bank Randomises The Digits' Keyboard So That If You Are Seen By Others By The Side It's More Difficult To Get The Pin-Code
Walmart Placed The Day After Pill On A Regular Island Shelf In The Main Aisle Close To The Self-Checkout Registers And Pharmacy Instead Of Hiding It Behind The Pharmacy Desk Or On An Obscure Shelf
This App Update Disables Ads For Everyone
I’ve Never Seen This On Glassdoor Before! Is This A Sign To Avoid This Employer? LOL
Toilet Roll Saving Lives
Paper Instead Of Plastic + A Snap Opening
Best Buy Looking Out For Our Grandparents
How To Open A Lime!
Planet Fitness Has A Crowd Meter For The Location Your Gym Is At
This Website Tells You Which Parts Are Compatible With Your Basket Items
My Bank Noticed That I Needed To Move Some Funds Around A Week Before I Would Have Incurred An Overdraft Fee
Including A Blank Board Game Piece, Just In Case You Lose One Later
Gmail - Unsubscribe Without Following Weird Links In Emails
Fuel Pump That Can Be Changed Easily After Removing The Rear Seat And Moving The Carpet
Most cars the fuel tank needs to be dropped costing more time (and more money if taken to a mechanic). Thanks Volkswagen
