Do you know why mirrors are installed in elevators?

99% of people probably wouldn’t have guessed that this mirror is not even for you to look at your face in.

According to the white paper on “Humanized Design of Elevators” released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development in 2022,Three core functions of a mirror are there.

1,The first method is to expand the visual space inside the car cabin through reflection. Alleviate claustrophobia.

2,The second advantage is that it enables passengers to observe what is happening behind them through the mirrors, thereby reducing safety risks.

Thirdly, this is the most mind-blowing aspect.It is prepared for people with disabilities.The accessibility design standards that originated in 1987.Wheelchair users have difficulty turning when entering the elevator, and they cannot see whether the floor or the door is open behind them.This mirror is actually designed to reflect the scene behind for people in wheelchairs, allowing them to see what’s behind without having to turn their heads.

Next time you take the elevator, take a moment to pay more attention to this mirror. Beneath its existence lies a heartwarming and user-friendly design. What do you think about this?