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Good design is innovative
It does not copy existing products forms, nor does it produce any kind of novelty for the sake of it. The essence of innovation must be clearly seen in all function of a product. The possibilities, in this respect, are by no means exhausted. Technological development keeps offering new chances for innovative solutions.
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Good design makes a product useful
The product is purchased in order to be used. It must serve a defined purpose in both primary and additional functions. The most important task of design is to optimize the utility of a product.
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Good design is aesthetic
The aesthetic quality of a product – and the fascination it inspires – is an integral part of the product’s utility. Without doubt, it is uncomfortable and tiring to have to put up with products that are confusing, that get on your nerves, that you are unable to relate to.
However, it is difficult to talk about anything visual, since words have different meaning for different people. Secondly, aesthetic quality deals with details, subtle shades, harmony and the equilibrium of a whole variety of visual elements. A good eye is required, schooled by years and years of experience, in order to be able to draw the right conclusion.
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Good design helps a product to be understood
It clarifies the structure of the product. Moreover, the product speaks, in a sense. Optimally the product is self-explanatory and saves you the long, tedious perusal of the operating manual.
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Good design is unobtrusive
Products that answer this criterion are tools. They are neither decorative objects nor works of art. Their design should always be neutral, they must not be seen, they must underline their usefulness.
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Good design is honest
A honest designed product must not claim features it does not have – being more innovative, more efficient, of higher value. It must not influence or manipulate buyers and users.
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Good design is durable
Nothing trendy that might be out of date tomorrow. This is one of the major differences between well-designed products and trivial objects for a waste-producing society. Waste must no longer be tolerated.
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Good design is consistent to the last detail
Thoroughness and accuracy of design are synonymous with the product and its functions, as seen through the eyes of the user.
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Good design is concerned with the environment
Design must contribute towards a stable environment and a sensible use of raw materials. This means considering not only actual pollution and destruction of our environment.
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Good design is as little design as possible
Less is better – because it concentrates on the essential aspects and the products are not burdened with non-essentials. Back to purity, back to simplicity.
