Conventional rounded door handles are not remotely accessible door knobs. The often-smooth surfaces can be difficult to grasp and turn for people with physical disabilities of all sorts, ranging from weak grips and injuries being born without fingers or hands. At some point, everybody has a hard time opening doors––if for no other reason than you're carrying something with both arms.
A very clever solution by Hye-Ji Yoo looked to the operating equipment in tractors, vehicles and video game controllers to create the Joystick Door Handle. All you have to do to open it is nudge the knob in any direction, causing the latch to draw inwards and freeing the panel to swing. As soon as you push or pull the door into its shut position, the accessible door handle will automatically reset.
Joystick-Style Levers
Video Game Controllers Have Inspired This Accessible Door Knob
Trend Themes
1. Accessible Door Handle Designs - The need for more inclusive designs in accessible door handles presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers.
2. Tractor and Video Game-inspired Designs - Designs inspired by tractor and video game controllers present a disruptive innovation opportunity for other industries to adopt and adapt.
3. Smart Door Handle Technology - The integration of smart technology into accessible door handles presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies.
Industry Implications
1. Product Design - Product design industries could benefit from adopting and integrating inclusive accessible door handle designs.
2. Construction and Architecture - Construction and architecture industries can integrate accessible door handles in new buildings and renovations, creating more inclusive spaces.
3. Smart Home Technology - Smart home technology companies can explore the possibilities of integrating smart accessible door handles for a more interconnected and inclusive home environment.