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Apple's minimal design criticized for hiding fire extinguishers
Original: Apple's "Clean Design" Is Stupidity When It Comes to Hiding Fire Extinguishers https://www.gadgetreview.com/apples-clean
Apple's signature minimalist design philosophy is being criticized after a GadgetReview article argued that its clean aesthetic leads to fire extinguishers being hidden away in its stores and buildings, putting aesthetics above safety and accessibility. The piece calls the approach a design failure, and the topic is drawing debate among tech and design readers about where minimalism should end when emergency equipment is involved.
Why now: A critical article arguing Apple's clean design compromises safety by hiding fire extinguishers is circulating in tech communities.
Evidence
- Apple's "Clean Design" Is Stupidity When It Comes to Hiding Fire Extinguishers https://www.gadgetreview.com/apples-clean-design-is-stupidity-when-it-comes-to-hiding-fire-extinguishers # HackerNews # Tech # Design · hackernews@robot.villas · 4
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