Below is the remote control for my new Philips TV. Let's get straight to it. I never know which way is up, I can never find the mute button quick enough, it keeps slipping off the couch, I can't see it in a darkened room, it feels too light and cheap. Need I continue? Might be worth comparing the Sky remote control. With this classic piece of ergonomic engineering you always know the back from the front, top from the bottom. Sounds basic but we've seen how it can go wrong. The Sky remote has a rubberised back which sticks nicely to leather or whatever the couches of meer mortals are made of. The layout and shape of the keys make it a doddle to use in the dark. Plus it feels like a quality product, weighty but not heavy, colourful but not gaudy. Interestingly the Sky Remote made it into the Design Museum in London in 2009, along with the O2 Cocoon for which I designed the user interface. Check me out!
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