What is good design?

It’s hard to distill down to a simple list, but the major things we strive for in our products are:

• Function: Products should solve problems for their users – taking into account the specific context in which they’re going to be used. If the user lives in a small space, a multifunctional piece can serve many purposes without taking up more room. If a table is going to see a lot of cold drinks, water resistance is key. And we like modular collections that allow each user to create a unique combination that fits their needs exactly.
• Value: We want all of our products be useful, well constructed, and affordable. To promote value, one of the key tenets of our philosophy is “design for manufacturability”. Incorporating the production process into the design helps to simultaneously lower cost while improving quality. It also minimizes waste, both in terms of the material used as well as the resources expended.
• Aesthetics: By aesthetics we mean not just the appearance of a product, but how it makes you feel – to touch it, to look at it, to use it. We want our products to be both visually and emotionally compelling.
• Relevance to our lifestyles: How does it relate to how we live today? How does it improve our lives and set the standard for the next generation? Good design responds to society’s needs and helps shape its values.

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-The Design Public Team