Why do manufacturers use Allen wrench screws for self assembled furniture instead of Phillips or flathead?
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If you want the real eli5 give a 5 year old one of each and see which causes less meltdowns and issues.
Ultimately it comes down to end user, it’s easy to say people are stupid but there’s a whole subset of people who have mobility issues in which a Allen wrench is considerably easier to use. It’s easy to forget that things that are designed need to be used by everyone no matter their capabilities.
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