Hands Free And Foot Fancy!

Refrigerator doors are meant to have this magnetic auto lock mechanism that keeps them sealed. This is mainly to keep the cooling system efficient and preventing the loss of cold air. The problem with this function is that sometimes opening the doors, especially when your hands are full, can pose to be a problem. As a solution to this, designer Jung Jun Park brings in the option of opening the fridge door with your foot. Handy Fridge – Sounds crazy? Nah, just innovative!

Designer: Jung Jun Park

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Radhika Seth
Radhika Seth is a design and technology writer with over 18 years of experience covering products, innovation, and the ideas shaping design. She serves on the jury of international design competitions, including the iF Design Award, and hosts Yanko Design’s Design Mindset podcast. A former Ogilvy advertising professional, she has also taught Communication and Design Journalism, bringing together her experience across design, storytelling, brands, and media.