I’ll let the lively discussion of good design in this thread speak for itself…
Although, I spent some time considering good design that I have this weekend. I realized that most of the objects I kept thinking about I would describe as good craftsmanship, not design. Maybe that’s just because as a working designer for 10 years, I am just hyper-critical. I think I do have a problem appreciating design, because I’m always looking for ways to improve it.
Here is an example of craftsmanship. This is a tailored jacket that I had made 3 years ago. The design is now out of date, but I still love it because I have a connection to the designer and craftsman that sewed it for me.
Here is my favorite product design ever. Mind you, I rarely use it today. It’s scratched and (inevitably) there were some poorly designed plastic details that broke off. Still, this scanner is as fresh and usable today as it was new.
Last are my favorite designs in general. I love books and these three design books are gorgeous. Sometimes, I’ll flip through them just to enjoy the page layouts!
