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Pictures of example products

London Taxis

picture of taxi door handle showing lightThe door handle on the London taxi (see picture below) was designed with the help of Arthritis Care. It is easy to grip, and has a light to show when the taxi is for hire.

 

The cab also has:

  • A baby seat,
  • A charging point for a mobile phone,
  • A make up mirror,
  • A swing out seat,
  • An induction loop so hearing aid users can talk to the driver,
  • A ramp under the floor (see picture below).

Ramp on a London Taxi Cab

 Large Handled kitchen tools

Various Large handled Kitchen tools

Picture shows:jar opener, large handled vegetable peeler and large handled tin opener.

Big button phone

Big Button telephone

big, protruding buttons with large labeling

Saucepan strainer

 Saucepan Strainer

This strainer, with broad handle, makes it easier to drain vegetables than lifting a heavy saucepan of water

Washing Machine Controls

Some of Ricability's observations on washing machine controls - good and bad examples of design

Picture of difficult to read washing machine controls

Labelling around the programme control is difficult to read.

difficult to read washing machine controls

Pale green symbols are impossible to see by people with poor sight.

Pushbutton washing machine controls

Push button - flush but large and light to push.

Protruding washing machine controls

Protruding dials are easy to grip and the labelling easy to see

hard to use washing machine controls

Thin dials on a recessed surface - not easy to grip.

Easy grip washing machine controls

Dials with a textured edge make gripping easier.

 


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