Comments on: Design Tastes Good http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/08/design-tastes-good/ Igniting Ideas for the Common Good Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:12:16 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Phil http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/08/design-tastes-good/comment-page-1/#comment-12374 Phil Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:28:38 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/08/design-tastes-good/#comment-12374 Kelly, See that to me is the essence of quality design. It should have both tailored appearance with solid performance. When making a purchase I think one runs through the list of pros and cons and settles on the closest match within the resources given to spend. It's a natural process. What is changing however is the literacy in design among the populous. That is why Target is out-pacing Wal-Mart in market appeal. That is why Macs are gaining market share like never before. It's the total design, combining form and function. Kelly, See that to me is the essence of quality design. It should have both tailored appearance with solid performance. When making a purchase I think one runs through the list of pros and cons and settles on the closest match within the resources given to spend. It’s a natural process. What is changing however is the literacy in design among the populous. That is why Target is out-pacing Wal-Mart in market appeal. That is why Macs are gaining market share like never before. It’s the total design, combining form and function.

]]> By: kellypea http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/08/design-tastes-good/comment-page-1/#comment-12303 kellypea Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:52:58 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/08/design-tastes-good/#comment-12303 Funny you should mention design. I can't avoid noticing something with a great design. My practical side won't let me ignore function, however. For example my car (Acura TL). It's about 7 years old now, and although the newer model has been reworked (and I struggle to not drool over it and the more pricey RL) I still enjoy my car quite a bit because it's extremely reliable (my 4th Honda...), handles extremely well, and is pleasant to look at. Another example is my range. There are lots of industrial grade ranges for homes now, but I chose mine (Wolf) because of its design, making sure that it had the features I'd use, and a reputation for quality to back it up. I just had to have those red knobs and that sleek digital control panel that elegantly pops out with the slightest touch of my finger. And I love Target. Period. Funny you should mention design. I can’t avoid noticing something with a great design. My practical side won’t let me ignore function, however. For example my car (Acura TL). It’s about 7 years old now, and although the newer model has been reworked (and I struggle to not drool over it and the more pricey RL) I still enjoy my car quite a bit because it’s extremely reliable (my 4th Honda…), handles extremely well, and is pleasant to look at.

Another example is my range. There are lots of industrial grade ranges for homes now, but I chose mine (Wolf) because of its design, making sure that it had the features I’d use, and a reputation for quality to back it up. I just had to have those red knobs and that sleek digital control panel that elegantly pops out with the slightest touch of my finger.

And I love Target. Period.

]]> By: Phil http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/08/design-tastes-good/comment-page-1/#comment-12246 Phil Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:18:36 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/08/design-tastes-good/#comment-12246 Angie, Thanks for your feedback. I'm fascinated by what folks have to say about this idea. Given the choice between form or function, I'm guessing most folks will say that form wins-out every time. I couldn't agree with you more, but as I said, "Is it really one or the other? The collective whole becomes the measuring stick." Quite often, though not always, they go hand-in-hand. True? Angie,

Thanks for your feedback. I’m fascinated by what folks have to say about this idea. Given the choice between form or function, I’m guessing most folks will say that form wins-out every time. I couldn’t agree with you more, but as I said, “Is it really one or the other? The collective whole becomes the measuring stick.” Quite often, though not always, they go hand-in-hand. True?

]]> By: Angie http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/08/design-tastes-good/comment-page-1/#comment-12198 Angie Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:33:32 +0000 http://www.thoughtsparks.net/2007/11/08/design-tastes-good/#comment-12198 I used to be form. Now I'm function. I got tired of wasting money on junk that looked pretty for about 38 seconds, until I used it, and then had to spend the money on the function anyhow. Maybe I just got old somewhere along the way? I used to be form. Now I’m function. I got tired of wasting money on junk that looked pretty for about 38 seconds, until I used it, and then had to spend the money on the function anyhow. Maybe I just got old somewhere along the way?

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