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    The document discusses the design of a cabinet door handle. It describes the handle as having an ergonomic design that allows users to easily open and close the door. Key design principles for the handle are that it should be functional, comfortable to use, aesthetically pleasing, safe, and easy for all users. The handle should balance form and function to provide reliable opening and closing of the door while complementing the surrounding space.

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    The document discusses the design of a cabinet door handle. It describes the handle as having an ergonomic design that allows users to easily open and close the door. Key design principles for the handle are that it should be functional, comfortable to use, aesthetically pleasing, safe, and easy for all users. The handle should balance form and function to provide reliable opening and closing of the door while complementing the surrounding space.

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    The document discusses the design of a cabinet door handle. It describes the handle as having an ergonomic design that allows users to easily open and close the door. Key design principles for the handle are that it should be functional, comfortable to use, aesthetically pleasing, safe, and easy for all users. The handle should balance form and function to provide reliable opening and closing of the door while complementing the surrounding space.

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    The document discusses the design of a cabinet door handle. It describes the handle as having an ergonomic design that allows users to easily open and close the door. Key design principles for the handle are that it should be functional, comfortable to use, aesthetically pleasing, safe, and easy for all users. The handle should balance form and function to provide reliable opening and closing of the door while complementing the surrounding space.

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    Design Solution: A cupboard Handle.

    Image:

    Design solution and Functions:

    The cabinet door handle design is a reasonable and ergonomic design that allows the user to open and close the door ea
    sily and conveniently. The main function of

    cabinet door handle is to provide a safe and reliable way to open and close the door. The handles should be easy to hold
    and operate, and should provide comfort and ergonomics to the user.

    The front door can serve an aesthetic purpose as well as being functional. It can complement the design of the surroundi
    ng environment and beautify the appearance of the place.
    The handles can be made from a variety of materials such as metal, plastic or wood and can be made in a variety of style
    s, from traditional to modern.

    In general, cabinet door handles should be designed to balance form and function, providing a safe and reliable way to o
    pen and close the door while maintaining the quality of the surrounding space.
    Design Principles:

    The principle of furniture design should focus on the following points:

    1. Ergonomics: The handle is designed to be comfortable, easy to hold and operate. It should be designed taking into acc
    ount the size and strength of the target user and should be suitable for people of all ages and abilities.

    2. Function: Handles should be designed to perform the task of opening and closing the door.
    It should be strong enough to withstand prolonged continuous use and be easy to install and maintain.

    3. Beauty: The handle should be designed so that its surroundings are beautiful. It should be available in a variety of mat
    erials, finishes and models to match the design of the cabin and surrounding space.

    4.Safety: Handles should be designed with safety in mind, without sharp edges or bends that could cause injury to the
    user or others in the area.

    5. Ease of Use: Railings should be designed to be easily used by all users, including those with physical disabilities or limit
    ations. For comfort and ease of use, its position should be kept at an appropriate height and away from the cabinet
    door.

    In general, the cabinet door handle design should prioritize function, ergonomics, beauty, safety and usability to ensure
    that the door can be opened and closed easily and reliably, and at the same time make the whole design look beautiful.

    AFFORDANCES:

    • The handle is pulled and pulled to open the cabinet door.


    • The size and shape of the handle provide an affordance for the user to easily grab and apply force to open the
    door.
    • The material and texture of the handle gives the user a good grip and prevents slipping.

    CONSTRAINTS:

    • The handle has some restrictions that limit its use to only opening and not closing the cabinet door.
    • The direction of the lever gives the user the limit to open the door in one direction.
    • The position of lever restricts user access to the door from a certain side.

    MAPPING:

    • The position of the handle on the cabinet door matches the position of the door hinge, indicating the opening
    direction.
    • The size and shape of lever also provides a visual guide to the force required to open the door.

    CONSISTENCY:

    • To maintain the same visual appearance, the design should follow the entire design of the other cabinet handles
    and adjacent doors or drawers.
    • The size, quality and texture of the hand must be the same for all hands of the same type to be provided to a
    similar user.
    FEEDBACK:

    • The handle provides feedback to the user with tactile and audible cues when the door is opened.
    • The sound of the handle when opening the door gives the user an idea that the handle is working properly.
    • The lever can also be pressed or protected while the door is opening or closing, indicating a safety latch
    mechanism.

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