Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Europe Chapter
Bad Ergonomics - Example 56

Eject

DVD player

This DVD player has a clearly visible DVD drive on the left hand side. If you would like to insert a DVD, what would be the most obvious button to press?

DVD player

No, it is not the button next to the drive, it is the one on the far right. This need not always be a problem, see the pictures below, if you do not know what part of the player will open you probably will scan for the «eject»/«open/close» button and press for a surprise...

DVD player

DVD player

submitted by Friedhelm Nachreiner

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