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Easy-Input Outlets

A Sculpted Socket Makes it Really Simple to Insert the Prongs of Your Devices

— February 4, 2015 — Art & Design
The designers of the easy-input outlet kept the visually impaired and nighttime users in mind; however, this concept would assist just about anyone at any time of day. The shape of the power point has been deliberately designed for the simplest insertion, facilitating the swift electrical connection of your appliances and devices.

The form of the plastic around the prong holes has been angled, creating a nearly conical shape to physically guide your cable into the socket. Even if you orient the metal ends the wrong way, the sloped edges will correct your attempt. Designer Soroush Vahidian addresses the minor but frequent inconvenience of incorrectly positioning plugs. Whether you're reaching behind a shelf, crouching awkwardly or groping around in the dark, the Easy Put brings handiness to this action.
Trend Themes
1. Visually-impaired-friendly Design - Creating products with features that specifically cater to the needs of visually impaired individuals opens up opportunities for inclusive and accessible innovations.
2. Simplified Electrical Connections - Designing outlets with user-friendly features that simplify the insertion of prongs allows for a more convenient and efficient user experience.
3. Enhanced User Accessibility - Developing products and technologies that improve accessibility for individuals with physical limitations, such as reaching behind shelves or using devices in the dark, can revolutionize user experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Product Design - Incorporating thoughtful design considerations for user accessibility in products, such as easy-input outlets, can drive innovation and improve customer satisfaction in the product design industry.
2. Electricity and Power Distribution - Introducing user-friendly outlet designs that simplify electrical connections can disrupt the electricity and power distribution industry, leading to improved safety and efficiency.
3. Assistive Technology - Incorporating features like visually-impaired-friendly designs in assistive technology products can open up opportunities for innovation and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
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