Daily Question 001
name 10 products where the design intentions was or is misunderstood
Based on the information provided in the search results and my knowledge of product design, here are 10 products where the design intentions were or are often misunderstood:
1. **Juicero Press**: This high-tech juicer was designed with the intention of providing convenient, fresh juice. However, consumers misunderstood its value proposition, especially when it was discovered that the juice packs could be squeezed by hand[3].
2. **Google Glass**: Intended as a revolutionary wearable computer, its design was misunderstood as intrusive and raised privacy concerns, leading to public backlash[3].
3. **Segway**: Designed to revolutionize personal transportation, it was often misunderstood as a novelty item rather than a practical mode of transport[3].
4. **Amazon Fire Phone**: Intended to create a unique 3D interface experience, consumers misunderstood its value compared to other smartphones[3].
5. **New Coke**: The redesigned formula was intended to improve taste, but consumers misunderstood it as tampering with a classic, leading to rejection[3].
6. **Microsoft Zune**: Designed to compete with the iPod, its intentions were misunderstood as it failed to differentiate itself significantly in consumers' minds[3].
7. **Bic for Her**: Intended to provide pens tailored for women's hands, it was widely misunderstood as unnecessary gendering of a simple product[3].
8. **Snapchat Spectacles**: Designed for easy video sharing, many consumers misunderstood its purpose and saw it as another failed attempt at smart glasses[3].
9. **Tidal Music Service**: Intended to provide high-quality streaming and fair compensation for artists, it was often misunderstood as an elitist platform[3].
10. **Spoon with Holes**: Designed to enhance the sensory experience of dining (as mentioned in the search results), its intention is often misunderstood as a practical eating utensil rather than an experiential design object[1].
These examples demonstrate how design intentions can be misinterpreted due to various factors such as market readiness, communication issues, or a mismatch between designer intent and user needs. They highlight the importance of clear communication about product purpose and aligning design with user expectations and needs.
Citations:
[1] e11 Design intent clarifies what a design aims to achieve https://polgarp.com/newsletter/Design-intent-describes-what-the-we-set-out-to-achieve/
[2] How People’s Appreciation of Products Is Affected by Their Knowledge of the Designers’ Intentions http://www.ijdesign.org/index.php/IJDesign/article/view/1961/692
[3] 5 misunderstandings about product design | by Canvs Editorial https://uxdesign.cc/5-misunderstandings-about-product-design
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