Jay Davis

Industrial Designer
Chicago, IL, USA

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  • "There should be a clear arrow mold at the very top in contrasting color like Red/Blue/NEON that even lights up indicating what value you are on. Then the values should go from 1 to 7(or 11) where 1 is a warmest value and 7 is the coldest. Though what would be more informative is actually degrees. Is it better to know the Ice Cream is being stored at level 4 or -15 degrees?Or scrap all that. Turn to digital and set the temp to the value they actually want. I think that's the real endgame. Set the temp to a value best for the Icecream. That way if they got a new machine, they don't have to worry that level 4 is the same from machine to machine."
    on: Just Terrible UI Design: This Freezer Control Dial
  • "Seems built for an incredibly unique user/scenario.If someone needs that much screen. They probably have a desk with all the required monitors.Not likely to move that person around too much or it would be cheaper to invest in a desk with wheels.If they are mobile, it's more efficient to just swap between screens but I doubt they need access to every single piece of information in that scenario. "
    on: Failed Product Designs: A Laptop with Seven Screens
  • "Not for Batman."
    on: Ill-Fated Auto Design: Making a Four-Door 1980 Corvette by Cutting Two of Them in Half and Sticking Them Back Together
  • "What about the freezer?This also assumes people organize their fridge like a supermarket.This feels like the equivalent of putting diamonds on the fridge."
    on: Tech Overkill: Knocking On a Refrigerator to Make It Temporarily Transparent
  • "Screw sizesI would toss my 3d printer out a window if it wasn't in metric. "
    on: To Promote DIY Metric Rulers in the 18th Century, Paris Placed Meter-Long Marble Blocks on Public Buildings
  • "I feel that's partially dealing with the problem but the other side is actually the lack of privacy. Open office plans remove any semblance of privacy. "
    on: Panasonic's Noise-Canceling Office Blinders
  • "It is relevant if trying to find the driver at fault. I think it's clear even with the driver peeking down that it's not an accident most would avoid.1) No idea what they are using or if it really would in this case prevent an accident.2) I think that's just impractical. We need more data. For the most part while there is a person in the car, most haven't need to take control. I see no reason why humans can't be expected to take responsibility. No designer would ever assume that could get 100% no error. Unless they take and convert every single car, they would still need to work around all the unpredictable humans on the road anyway.3) No this is the wrong way of thinking. What exactly will an Ai programmer do in developing alternative fuels?  They aren't putting all their people on autonomous cars. They are putting some people on that and some people on alternative fuel sources depending on their skillset. If you also think developing safer cars isn't important, go look up all the people who lost loved ones due to someone who decided to get drunk and hit the road. Look up the ones who barely survived.The auto industry can multitask. They are large enough to do this.  "
    on: Here's the Dashcam Footage of the Autonomous Uber Hitting the Pedestrian Who Later Died
  • "I can't be the only one who finds this funny.We created a machine to deal with the man made items we put into the environment. "
    on: This Amazing German Lawnmower Attachment Can Cut Around Poles and Fenceposts
  • "Yeah this becomes a problem with a thinner monitor and different materials. You could go to the hardware store can get something more secure like velcro or a clamp and still be under 10 bucks."
    on: Super Easy DIY Minimalist Monitor-Mount Headphone Hook
  • "This device I wouldn't put out for the customers to use. Instead I'd have the barista use it. At the end of the pour and cap, they'd just put the cup down to be stirred. They make the next drink and when that's done do a switch out. Or get a group stirring. Still it does depend on when people start drinking and any mixing may be pointless at the market itself. "
    on: A $345 Automatic Coffee Stirring Device, Yea or Nay?
  • "Why not buy drillbits and tape measures in mm's?"
    on: DIY Basics: How to Quickly Determine the Midpoint, Fraction-Free
  • "Isn't this also limited by the color calibration of your own screen? Then the lighting conditions in your room.Even if you wear glasses."
    on: Try This Crazy Hard Color Test
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