I'll second that.  Too many designers emphasize form
over function.  Its amazing what kind of drek gets
foisted on the public under the guise of "designer". 
I just want the thing to do what it supposed to do
with a minimum of suprises or side-effects.

I was listening to an NPR interview of an author (Dan
Pink) going on about a designer toilet brush being an
object of desire?!!?  Puleeze....  One of the few
times I've ever been tempted to call into a radio
show.  The book is about left brain/right brain but
frankly, I think the guy is lame-brained.

Phil

--- Tony Smith <ajsmith@rivernet.com.au> wrote:
> And after visitng their website, you'll know why
> Donald Norman grumbles
> "Must have won an award" when looking at some
> designers stuff.
> 
> Tony
> 
> PS - Donald Norman wrote "The Design of Everyday
> Things" - a definite read
> for anyone designing equipment.  Has a whole chapter
> on tap & door
> handles...
> 
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu
> [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu]On Behalf
> > Of Peter
> > Sent: Thursday, 12 May 2005 7:45 PM
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> > Subject: [OT]: designmuseum.org
> >
> >
> >
> > Imho a site that anyone who intends to design
> equipment must visit:
> >
> > http://www.designmuseum.org
> >
> > Peter
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