Human Factors Design Considerations for Laundry Baskets

A laundry basket should be something you buy once. It should be durable, easy to use and inoffensive to look at. Here's mine, a family hand-me-down from the 1980s made by Rubbermaid. It has stood the test of time and survived two teething puppies. But while physically intact, it appears filthy and resists cleaning; the plastic has not aged well. Look at the handle placement, on the short sides. This basic design for a laundry basket does not take an obvious reality into account. Because...