Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Requirements for an Effective Telephone Booth

Requirements for an Effective Telephone Booth:

1. Telephone

° Self explanatory

  1. Shelter for the telephone and the caller

° Most effective designs include shelter for both.

° The shelter should be of sturdy construction so that weather will not have a significant effect on the structure (snow, wind, sun, etc.)

  1. Immediate recognition of the structure by the caller

° Effective strategies include use of bright or significant colours for the demographic.

° The use of an interesting shape for the enclosure is also an effective technique.

  1. Ease of maintenance

° Booths that are too costly or difficult to repair will become an economic drain and will be quickly replaced – fragile elements should be eliminated or used sparingly.

° Ease of cleaning for staff – unsanitary booths will not be utilized by callers.

° Prevention of accumulation of debris and garbage.

  1. Prevention of significant vandalism

° Read ease of maintenance.

*Telephone booth that has come closest to fulfilling all requirements = Brazilian Phone Booth (Orelhão)


- Vince Andriano - 024688939

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