Season 06 Episode 02: An uppy or a downy

WARNING: This episode includes discussion about the fatality of a child.

“Are you an ‘Uppy’ or a ‘Downy’?” asks Alan.

“We have reached the lowest watermark on the show here,” says Trajce

Alan is entertained by Sara’s social media post about universal in public facilities. “Are we living for design or are we designed for living?” queries Trajce.

“Exactly!” exclaims Sara, “Design shapes behaviours.”

Alan introduces the idea of prosecution of designers. Trajce pontificates on causational chains of responsibilities. Sara recalls a media-reported incident of a badminton racquet malfunction and splintering that allegedly caused the fatality of a child. She advocates for human factors approaches when integrating technologies in work systems.