What is good design? Back in the early '80's, industrial designer Dieter Rams asked himself that same question. He set out looking for answers and this is what he discovered.
Good Design...
...is innovative.
...makes a product useful.
...is aesthetic.
...makes a product understable.
...is unobtrusive.
...is honest.
...is long lasting.
...is thorough, down to the last detail.
...is environmentally friendly.
...is as little design as possible.
The above list, with explanations and pics, can be found here. Do you agree with the ten principles? Is the list missing anything significant?
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