Podcast interview – David Schwebel
In this podcast Gail Greatorex talks with David Schwebel, Professor of Psychology, and Associate Dean for Research in the Sciences at University of Alabama, Birmingham.
David talks about a series of tragic toddler deaths and how his research…
Commuter wins on fare evasion
A story of poor design and aggressive enforcement
It took one of Australia’s leading human rights barristers, working pro bono, but a Melbourne commuter has had fare evasion charges dropped.
The Age recently reported the story of a commuter,…
3D printing and product safety
What will 3D printing of consumer goods mean for product safety?
Imagine these possibilities -
Manufacture your own plastic toys from yours or someone else’s designs – for your kids to play with, or to create your own little retail…
The Dangers of Lever Shower Taps . . .
. . . and how to overcome them - Choosing a mixer tap for a shower stall
Ever been enjoying a nice hot shower and the water suddenly goes super-hot, or icy cold, or stops flowing completely? Your first thought is whether your annoying…
How poor product design lets you – and your customers – down
I recently bought a mobile phone. When I needed to access the SIM card, I couldn’t work out how to remove the back cover. Frustrating.
The cover didn’t have any of the usual product design features to indicate how to open…
Product Design – Avoiding Unintended Safety Consequences
Who you are designing your products for might lead to unintended safety hazards - think beyond the end user