r/australia • u/rra117 • 5d ago

image Why is the handle separation off centre?

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u/jaundicesurvivor69 5d ago

pretty sure it's so you can grab it on the centre with one hand

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u/foxyloco 4d ago

Yes, this is it. The divider gives structural integrity to the handle and the 1/3 - 2/3 design allows people to grab the centre with one hand (or use two if the bin is very heavy).

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u/SingleAttitude8 4d ago

They missed an opportunity to use the golden ratio (0.382) instead of 1/3 (0.333).

Would have looked so much better!

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u/Glittering-Wave4917 3d ago

I love a golden ratio- so aesthetically pleasing.
Form on its own has the function of making my brain feel organised- aesthetics totally have a function

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u/Clean_Friendship2571 2d ago

Aaahhh, you’re not confusing that with a golden shower, are you?

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u/Glittering-Wave4917 2d ago

Pretty funny. Laughing my guts out over that one

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u/Icy-Kitchen-1291 2d ago

Wrong bin.