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December 3, 2006

Selena Radio


Selena radio, originally uploaded by Dr Mystro.

Is it me, or is this display really confusing?

York Time Switch


dial, originally uploaded by tsireldi.

ACD Button


coolest button ever, originally uploaded by ugly hugo.

Is this a button or a switch? A switch would make more sense, because you could push it forward for front-wheel drive and back for rear-wheel drive.

Panic Button


panicbutton_640x480, originally uploaded by Emo Squid.

Panic!

Control for Heating/Cooling


IMG_2260, originally uploaded by mikepirnat.

Possibly from a winery.

KL Aviation Show, Subang Jaya


KL Aviation Show, Subang Jaya, originally uploaded by Selinz.

VW Beetle - Instrument Panel


VW Beetle - Instrument Panel, originally uploaded by merfam.

Annunciator


Annunciator, originally uploaded by reivax.

Love the "Engine Working Wrong" Setting. Does that shut everything down in a way that "Stop" doesn't? I'm guessing so.

December 9, 2006

Pay Here


Pay Here, originally uploaded by odannyboy.

If you need a sign that says "Important Please Read" pointing to another sign, chances are it's not very well designed.

Danger Crushing Hazard


Hydrolic Lift Controls, originally uploaded by odannyboy.

IDT Prepaid Phone Card Machine


IDT Prepaid Phone Card Machine, originally uploaded by odannyboy.

"Press Product Button to Begin." Wouldn't "Choose Dollar Amount" (like the other instructions say) be better directions?

Robo Coffee


Robo Coffee, originally uploaded by odannyboy.

Also makes tea and hot chocolate ("Choco").

SaniSeat


SaniSeat, originally uploaded by odannyboy.

It's funny the looks you get taking pictures in a bathroom stall. This is a very bizarre contraption that looks uncomfortable to sit on. Found in the Chicago O'Hare airport.

Buttons


Buttons, originally uploaded by peterme.

Bar cash register. What a mess!

December 20, 2006

Water Dispenser


Work Water Dispenser, originally uploaded by dorkshoe.

Does a water dispenser need an interface this complicated?

One Armed Bandit


My new best friend, originally uploaded by mrlerone.

Mavic Mektronic


DSC_0020, originally uploaded by osunick.

Old Pedestrian Lights Button


Old Pedestrian Lights Button, originally uploaded by JayJay04.

Elevator Buttons


Elevator buttons, originally uploaded by DaPi ♫.

Apparently you can only go to certain floors...

Call for Elevator


20061215135546 w810i, originally uploaded by plasticstare.

Another example of good design from BART.

Strange Elevator Buttons in Paris


Strange Elevator Buttons in Paris, originally uploaded by akenin.

Oh those wacky French.

Addometer


Addometer, originally uploaded by Curtis Perry.

Old Army Truck


dial the army, originally uploaded by pink3.

Train Controls


, originally uploaded by Politik.

Looks complicated. Not very scannable.

Smile! You're on night-time camera!

"DEMONSTRATION: View of remote control & camera camera view atop Madison County Emergency Management Agency's Incident Support vehicle. Your tax dollars at work."

Submarine Controls


submarine controls, originally uploaded by MasterGeorge.

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