Of course, all of this might seem oversimplistic, but there’s a popular phrase used in the product creation world called ‘Shrink it and pink it’ that shows otherwise. It’s commonly used when designing products for women. What it means is that women often receive scaled-down and pink-colored versions of things that were actually designed for men.
It might not seem like a big issue at first. But that’s exactly why someone online asked people to share examples of products designed for women that were clearly created by men. Netizens didn’t hesitate to fill the thread with answers and share their relevant experiences. Your mind might change once you’ve seen this list!
More info: Reddit
Sellarse , Alfo Medeiros Report
TURBOSCUDDY , Meaghan Report
Nopetynope12 , Alexandra Maria Report
With such a small sample to provide input, it’s no wonder that men are providing the dominating input during the design process. At the start of most design courses, students are taught about something called Universal Design. According to the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, “Universal Design (UD) is the design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. An environment (or any building, product, or service in that environment) should be designed to meet the needs of all people who wish to use it.” So why is it that women are still left out?
abynew , MART PRODUCTION Report
tenaciouslyteetering , SHVETS production Report
Catwymyn , Castorly Stock Report
Most car crash innovations aren’t safe for women. Like the design for airbags, which isn’t that safe for smaller women and children. This isn’t to say that these inventions shouldn’t exist. Instead, what it means is that more women should be included when these products are being designed and tested. Let’s take a look at some other instances of things that just weren’t designed for women.
Quietly_dangerous , Mike Bird Report
Mirawenya , Karolina Grabowska Report
awkwardabteverything , Bagoes Ilhamy Report
When women use products that were designed as an afterthought, it can affect their safety. These real-life examples show that it isn’t just a matter of style or preference. Does it really make sense that half of the population is excluded in favor of a one-size-fits-all approach to product design?
123-91-1 , Mikael Blomkvist Report
Jerkrollatex , Scott Sanker Report
yttiksesom2 , National Cancer Institute Report
These items also don’t take into account different body types or face shapes. Although the concept of being “gender blind” might seem like a great idea, it doesn’t benefit women when it comes to designing useful products.
silverandstuffs , Liliana Drew Report
Elmaccas , Fahmi Garna Report
Queen_Anomalocaris , Cats Coming Report
So this brings us back to the question of the lack of women in product design. There are many challenges that can limit workplace entrance and performance, which add another layer of complexity to why women don’t move ahead in this field. It’s important, therefore, to provide more encouragement for women to become designers and pursue careers that are still considered “male-dominated.”
soline , Sarah Chai Report
Moonpiemo , Los Muertos Crew Report
automoth , kevin liang Report
vermilion-chartreuse , Anna Tarazevich Report
sbmskxdudn , Pixabay Report
Indigojoyglow , Miriam Alonso Report
doggo-spotter Report
-FemboiCarti- , Marco Verch Report
VeganMonkey , Nataliya Melnychuk Report
EpeeLizM , Tima Miroshnichenko Report
thirdcoasting Report
saadmerie , Christopher Campbell Report
SundaeEducational808 , Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition Report
blackbubble*ss , Diana Galván Report
Sternenschweif4a , Kampus Production Report
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