Dimming Light Switch
A dimming light switch allows you to control the environment of your room for optimal function and mood. The particular model I have chosen is in the home I grew up in, and although I have never seen one like it, I particularly like it for the reasons explained below.
What Makes this Good Design?
- Although it is a little unusual, its function is obvious from the way the shape and colour of the fitting mirrors a usual switch.
- The rotating circle in the middle is slightly domed to fit nicely in the palm of the hand.
- The dial is moved by putting the finger into the indented teardrop - the shape allows you to intuit which direction to turn it on ('head' rather than 'tail' first).
- The movement around the dial is comfortable and pleasing and it looks a little more friendly than the usual twiddled style, which to me has more of a technical feel.
- One full movement around takes you from completely on to completely off - I think its nice to be able to clearly see the connection between the relative position of the dial and the relative lightness/darkness level - somehow it's more fun to use.
- There is a satisfying clunking/clicking when you switch it right on or right off - I think the sound and feel can really make a difference to how nice it is to operate a control.