Why are public bathrooms designed so poorly? (Devan Design Week)
Summary
Hosts Devin, Manny, and Noah explore bathroom design flaws, starting with hotels removing doors to save costs and create an "open concept" look. They discuss the rise of sensor technology, debating whether infrared sensors are racist because they fail to detect darker skin tones. Joined by guest Charlotte Gartenberg, they analyze the environmental and hygiene impacts of automatic faucets and hand dryers. The episode concludes with a ranking of bathroom locks and a call for listener stories on airplane etiquette.
Topics discussed
Intro and Devin Design Week 2 announcement
The trend of open-concept hotel bathrooms
Why hotels are removing bathroom doors
The frustrations of bathroom sensors
The science and history of bathroom sensors
Ranking bathroom door locks with Julia Lindsey
Outro and credits
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