Here are specific examples of things made to be easier but are often a hindrance:
Touchscreen Interfaces: Using touchscreens for essential, quick-access functions like volume or climate control in cars is dangerous and distracting while driving.
“Smart” Kitchen Appliances: Devices like smart mugs that require an app or Bluetooth connection to tell you when a drink is cool enough, complicating a simple, intuitive task.
Over-packaged Goods: Plastic “clamshell” packaging or complex seals that cause “wrap rage” and require tools to open, defeating the purpose of quick access.
Motion Sensor Fixtures: Automatic toilets, soap dispensers, and hand dryers in public restrooms often have weak sensors, forcing users to wave their hands repeatedly.
Complex TV Remotes: Remotes with too many buttons designed for “functionality” actually make basic navigation confusing.
Self-Checkout Machines: Often cause delays with “unexpected item in bagging area” errors, requiring human intervention, making it slower than a cashier.
Modern Door Handles: “Push/Pull” handles that are ambiguous, making it unclear how to open the door, a small inefficiency that causes daily annoyance.
The list could easily go on but, let’s face it, white, padded hurdles fit into this category.