This is an accurate clarification.
Adding to what Andy said, aesthetics also has a functional aspect to it
(reinforcing usability decisions through Semiotics - i.e. a particular
texture in a widget means "possibility to drag"). It's up to the designer
in which way she/he wants to use the tools an
Hey Guys,
Not wanting to jump into somebody else's conversation half way
through, but I think the key word in the sentence "the seductive power
of the design of certain material and virtual objects can transcend
issues of price and performance for buyers and users alike." is CAN. I
don't
Dear Don,
Sorry to have pissed you off in my message to this list of September 21.
Here, I said:
"Dave- Don Norman is dead wrong about this: "that something emotionally
appealing can basically make up for its lack of usability". I may love a
beautiful object, but I didn't buy Philippe Starck's
