For What It's Worth

Here is a quote from a film I watched tonight called Objectified.

I didn't take down the name of the guy who said this, unfortunately,

so I'll have to look at it again later and add his name.

For now, however, all I have is what he said,

so I'll just type this out and decide if I agree with him later on down the line.

For now, it feels sound.

Good design should be innovative.

Good design should make a product useful.

Good design is aesthetic design.

Good design will make a product understandable.

Good design is honest.

Good design is unobtrusive.

Good design is long-lived.

Good design is consistent in every detail.

Good design is environmentally friendly.

Last but not least,

Good design is as little design as possible.

Okay, I just did a quick search and the fella's name is Dieter Rams and here is another iteration of his principles.