Aesthetically Pleasing: Questions on Design

If you’re familiar with the tech world, you probably know about the recent “4G” iPhone leak. One of the most obvious things about the purported device is a major design overhaul, including a smaller design. If this is truly the next generation iPhone the design change makes a lot of sense when compared to its other i(InsertNameHere) counterparts.

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For the past couple of years Apple Inc. has been producing many of products with a distinctive black and silver flair. Coupled with its newest addition, the iPad, having a nearly identical design scheme as the iPhone, it was only a matter of time before Apple cranked out a design upgrade.

Now, we’re not sure if this will be what the next iPhone will look like, but that doesn’t negate the fact that the prototype looks quite nice. Apple is known for its “flashy” products, but underneath the glitz is truly reliable hardware, relatively speaking. Sure, other companies have equally or possibly even better hardware than Apple, but it’s probably ugly not as aesthetically pleasing to consumers.

While perusing CNET.com, it seemed as though many users have a chip on their shoulder about the success of Apple with some saying their products are merely a cute paperweight. Considering Apple products sell and are functional isn’t a secret it’s obviously a moot opinion, but it does raise questions about great looking products.

Simply put, a Ford runs and a Lamborghini does as well, but if given the choice, which would, most people choose.

Bingo.

So, how important is aesthetics relative to functionality? Does it truly matter? Artistically speaking, looking nice is never a bad thing.