What you’re describing is a lack of design principles. Evidently, whoever was tasked with the elevator panel didn’t bother with user experience. Elevator panels should follow a logical order to facilitate usability – numerical, sequential, and grouped by related floors when necessary – but what you’ve got there is a …

Interesting read. In my experience, many knockoffs can exhibit similar quality issues. Especially when it comes to functional items, like zippers and buckles in your case. It's fascinating to analyze the subtle differences in design that sometimes make the knockoffs easier to spot than you'd think. Design choice is just …