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
My sheets have these tags and they really do save so much time and frustration.
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
This is fantastic because if you see a sign that says don't feed the ducks or don't feed the ducks bread, well I hate to say there's always going to be someone who's going to feed them because you tell them not to but, those of us who like feeding the ducks, we don't understand why. And just saying "it's not good for them" isn't enough. The sign makes it so clear so you completely understand, and I think that is wonderful. What a great sign.
was up at our little lake that had swans nesting and raising their young. Someone asked me what I was feeding them I said peas because bread isn't good for them. This older man was standing there shredding bread into the water and said "well my grandfather told me bread was fine for birds so I will feed them bread. A week later a sign went up saying "Do not feed the swans. Bread is not good for them so nobody can feed them." It came from Fish and Wildlife.
Load More Replies...I have it on a very low authority that ducks should be fed frozen peas. If you can't trust a demon, who can you trust?
It can range from bloating in the crop area right down to symptoms where they can’t walk and are in pain and struggle to sit normal and will sit all distorted and weird, sometimes unable to hold head and neck up. It’s not fun. Electrolytes and peas are great medicinal aids for this for anyone who sees an uncomfortable Duckie
Load More Replies...While we take away more and more space with natural food sources for animals they become more dependant on being fed anyway. So feeding birds here is recommended and not only in winter but throughout the whole year. It just has to be the right food.
Load More Replies...CVS Has Magnifying Glasses Throughout The Medicine Aisle So You Can Read What The Medicine Packaging Says
More stores need this. Sometimes it seems like you need a microscope to read the print even on some food item.
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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
I'm not autistic but I would love this. I don't understand people who can't abide silence.
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
I have a feeling if they did that in some other cities people would want to steal them for a full collection.
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
The amount of times my partner gets an item and needs the label removing.......then usually wants the identical item and can't recall the store or size that was on the label!
Nearly Got Me Emotional
Oh lord, I wish. We had to update our CVs _and_ these stupid lists of experience and qualifications at one company I worked at for a very long time. Every fsking year. I was in the same job role for ten years or more. Nothing has changed since last year. Why do I have to waste my time with this shït?
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
I'm always shocked by watching mechanic on YT videos who have people bring in cars where the tyres/tires and covered in duct tape and on high end/performance cars too.
Meanwhile, In Australia
This System Allows You To Know If The Package Has Been Handled Correctly
But you have to pull the strip out! I've received laboratory instruments sent from Japan to Europe with these tip and tells with every fffing strip still in them...
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
There’s a lot of domestic abuse helpline websites that have this in the UK
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
The parking lot at my local mall does this too. So you can look down the row and see if there are any empty spots for your car. If all the lights are red you don't have bother driving down that row.
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
We have big signs up at our supermarket self checkouts too, about gift cards etc, for the same reason.
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 should be available on ALL pump containers. Trying to get the last out of the container is time consuming and frustrating.
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
All large stores in the UK are prohibited from having high fat and sugar foods within a certain distance from the checkouts.
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
In France, it is usually mustard glass. With collectible ones with children movie characters from time to time.
Company Tells The You Cons Of Buying Their Own Product
Tire Tread Marker Shows You When You Should Replace Your Tires
What happens if it wears down past 2 and I can't see this? (Just kidding)
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
Jerked beef, jerked pork, jerked chicken, is there no meat they can't jerk.
Streaming Service Letting You Know When The WiFi Drops Out To Avoid Data Costs
This Elevator In Japan Has An Emergency Toilet
That's definitely a toilet. Looked it up and found an article explaining part of the reason why they have these is that Japan gets a lot of earthquakes and sometimes that disables the elevators and people are stuck for hours.
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
One game I used to play, it was a bunch of little balls running through sand. You'd draw the path through the sand, past traps and such. At the end, you had to have so many balls left. One level took less than a minute. No super graphics or music. Your basic short game app. They wanted $6.99 to remove ads for 24 hours. That's for one day ad-free.
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
Love Again has scenes at the beginning and middle of the credits.
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
God forbid it gets out they're a lousy employer. Of course, the warning alone suggests it.
Toilet Roll Saving Lives
Paper Instead Of Plastic + A Snap Opening
Much better than that plastic shell that requires... scissors to open.
Best Buy Looking Out For Our Grandparents
How To Open A Lime!
Search store couldn't limes in usual place instead they were in with the coconuts
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
Amazon does this if a previous item was purchased through them, and you are looking for accessories etc.
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
Cool idea, but it would make the interior smell of gasoline. It's probably still worth it. EDIT: I just realized this could be misread, and someone might think I meant it would smell like gasoline *all the time* (maybe that's why someone downvoted me). I just meant it would smell like gasoline when you opened it up to work on it and that the gas smell would linger inside for awhile afterwards, especially if you dripped any in the interior.
The Steep Time Was On The Tag So I Didn't End Up Having To Fish The Packet Out Of The Garbage
Captain Crunch Boxes Show You Exactly How Full The Box Is From The Factory
1896 Post Office Horse Collar Telephone To Prevent Bystanders From Overhearing The Conversation
This Bottle-Cap Has A Shark-Tooth Bit That Cuts Open The Foil Seal Beneath It
I just opened a little thing of super glue like this recently. Was confused at first.
Never Seen Anything Like This Before... In A Video Game
This App Has You Add Two Large Numbers Together So You Don’t Accidentally Reset Your Game Data
My kids have erased saved games multiple times, so this would have been helpful.
Jack Box Tells You Where Is Cheapest To Buy Their Games
Plane Seat Has An Ethernet Port
Spotify Won't Let You Rate A Podcast Without Listening To It First
Was A Bit Surprised To Get This Notification. Specifically Told Me I Was Paying More For Less
Octupus Energy Warns Potential Switchers To Stay With Their Current Energy Suppliers To Save Money, At The Company's Own Expense
Twitter Reminds People To Keep Conversations Civil
Elon is a free speech warrior. As long as that free speech agrees with his.
Amazon Providing An Option For Discreet Packaging
This Biscuits Package Includes The Date Format Of The Expiration Date
This Glass Bottle Of Medication Has Both A Thick Protective Plastic Layer, And A Dimpled Base So You Get Every Last Drop
Wish my nasal spray bottles had this. I have broken at least 3 by dropping them on the tile floor! They aren't cheap either, but at least now they are over the counter and cost $20 less than they used to.
New Allergen?
As someone who finds "safe" foods and then continues to default to them when grocery shopping to avoid having to check everything for allergens, thank you.
Nico Rosberg Gave The Timestamp For The Answer To The Video Title, Saving You Time If You Just Wanted To Know His Opinion
Recycling Bin Offers Bottles To Anyone Wanting To Collect The 10¢ Deposit
Relies on the person disposing of stuff knowing which ones have a deposit on them and putting them on the side like that. I recall scouring the streets for returnable glass bottles when I was an impoverished student, to try and scrape up enough money for petrol for my bike to return home at the weekend. In those days it was common (in the UK) for rubbish of all types to just be thrown on the street.
Groupon Suspected Suspicious Activity On My Account, Deleted All Saved Payment Info And Reset My Password
Cashapp Warning About Reported Users For Potential Scams
I Thought This Was Pretty Nifty
Rare From Amazon, But Prime Tells You When A Film Is Coming To The Service Rather Than Pushing For You To Buy Or Rent It
This Freddy's Frozen Custard Has An Outlet At Every Table For Customers To Charge Their Phones
This Atc Lets Me Choose Notes
ATMs in Australia have had this ever since I e been using them, so about 1986!
Actual Size Label On My Acne Treatment
I'll never understand why companies do this, putting a plastic tube inside a cardboard box. it's just a waste. you don't need both! unless there's a legitimate reason for it, it all seems ridiculous to me. feel free to (kindly) inform me if there is a real reason to double up on packaging
Naptime App Gives An Option To Turn Off Ads For Free
My Pencil Has A Removable Eraser End That Can Extend The Life Of The Eraser
I Needed A New Tire Pressure Gauge - This One Comes With Two Caps For The Nozzles On The Tire Because They Are Easily Lost!
When Doing A Voice Reminder At 2am, Just Found Out Siri Clarifies Whether It’s Tomorrow Or Tomorrow-Tomorrow
Flash-Card App Lets You Keep All The Functionality Even Though They Launched A New Paid Pro-Mode If You Are A Long-Time User
Instagram Feature - Block New Accounts From Same Person
Slack Huddle Noticed That The Other Party Hadn't Joined, So Automatically Muted Me And Played Some Smooth Jazz. Pretty Sweet Experience!
Built In Level On Google Nest
I don't know what Google nest is but a built in level deserves recognition. 👏
Apply For A Passport Renewal On Gov.uk And They Actively Ask If You Have A Typo In Your Email
They’re Literally Admitting That The Claw Is Too Weak To Pick Up The Prizes
This Company Is Utilizing The Tamper Free Wrap To Show Allergy Info
App Converts To Subscription Payment Format, But Doesn’t Force It On People Who Paid The Original Single Fee
That's because it would be illegal to do so, charge people a one-time fee and then revoke their access.
