I believe it is actually called: The masochist’s teapot.
replyI recommend this book to anyone remotely interested in design. Even today it is fantastic.
Reading it was a watershed in my life.
replyI never look at doors, without evaluating their usability, anymore.
I bought a new door for my house recently. When the salesman asked what type handle/knob I wanted, I had a bit of an internal crisis. The one he said post people got seemed like it would create a Norman door, which I desperately wanted to avoid. I ended up getting a standard knob to avoid being the absolute lunatic who spent 6 hours debating the merits of various door handles, but had I been alone, I would have absolutely done that. I still feel like I made a mistake every time I look at my door.
replyThe book was a gift and a curse.
The whole doorknob thing in the US is a mystery to me, doorhandles/levers are so much easier to use.
replyIn some places, levers are required (ADA thing).
replyyeah, the book is something that people hate me having read. I know it wasn't my mistake and I tell them that.
replyas for door handles, most manufactures use interchangaple knobs so you can buy two and swap. You end up with a useless mechinism (i find you rarely can find a different door that needs the reverse handle)
If the cap is screwed on and sealed, you should pour it from the side like a bottle of oil: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/technical-stuff/1...
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I guess you use different types of teapots, the ones I ever saw were definitely not waterproof, nothing to screw. Maybe some small lip to keep it in place but when put on the side they would probably fall off, pouring hot liquid everywhere.
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