I appreciate the insight to the change in design for eyewear. Who knew what a big industry that would turn into? I had my eye exam yesterday and was frustrated trying to get my face to line up with the chin and head rest for the two of the devices, which have stationary metal bars that are immobile. I mentioned how bad the experience was to the staff and everyone agreed it isn't a great design for so many reasons. I would love to see what you would suggest to improve it.
In the 50s they realised that designing for an ‘average’ didn’t work for anybody and it was better to make things adjustable so that each individual pilot could adjust for their body shape. I wonder if those bars you describe would also benefit from being more adjustable?
I appreciate the insight to the change in design for eyewear. Who knew what a big industry that would turn into? I had my eye exam yesterday and was frustrated trying to get my face to line up with the chin and head rest for the two of the devices, which have stationary metal bars that are immobile. I mentioned how bad the experience was to the staff and everyone agreed it isn't a great design for so many reasons. I would love to see what you would suggest to improve it.
Glad you enjoyed this issue. I was thinking about your experience at the optician and it reminded me of this story about fighter jets:
https://designlobster.substack.com/p/84-deeply-average
In the 50s they realised that designing for an ‘average’ didn’t work for anybody and it was better to make things adjustable so that each individual pilot could adjust for their body shape. I wonder if those bars you describe would also benefit from being more adjustable?
E.1027 is a wonderful film. I really can not recommend it highly enough.
super keen to see it!