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.
#2 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
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.
#5 CVS Has Magnifying Glasses Throughout The Medicine Aisle So You Can Read What The Medicine Packaging Says
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!
#7 The New Train Station Near Me Has Baby Changing Stations In Both Restrooms
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Unfortunately, the subreddit is no longer active.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.
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.
#13 Manhole Covers In Oklahoma Have A City Map On Them With A White Dot Showing Where You Are
#14 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
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.
#17 Good Guy Oomomo (Japanese Dollar Store) Using Labels That Can Actually Peel Off Without Leaving Any Gross, Impossible-To-Remove, Residue
#18 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.
#19 Tire Treads I Found On A Mechanic Thread That Leave This Below The 10% Threshold So You Know It’s Time To Replace
