Don’t judge a book by its cover. It’s meaning is so full of baloney. People judge appearances every day. When making a decision under pressure, I tend to choose the options that are most attractive to me. It doesn’t matter how it works on the inside, if it looks good on the outside then I’m more vulnerable to trust it.

But functionality is important too. Unfortunately, it tends to be the runner-up to my decision making process. When I’m shopping around for an electronic, I first look at the visual options, then I look for how this visually attractive product can service me. These decisions are never black and white though. My initial response to wanting to shop around for an electronic is because I am in need of a product that will be functional to my life.

It’s hard to choose which is more important – the aesthetics or the functionality – but why choose? Both these elements work hand in hand with each other. To have a great product or design, we need to incorporate both elements to successfully achieve its purpose.

Article Link: In Defense of Eye Candy