I think there is enough proof that something emotionally appealing CAN make up for its lack of usability. Philip Starck's lemon squeezer shouldn't be judged on it's functional usability. I guess it was never meant for squeezing lemons. It's purpose is to appeal.
Personally we don't disagree - and neither will Don Norman I presume. I prefer usability over aesthetic appeal. But my personal taste doesn't dictate a universally right design. The user experience of a product is a mix of usability, usefulness and desirability. Which aspect takes the biggest part of the pie should be based on the intended purpose of the product. - Yohan 20 OCT 2009: Design by Fire Conference Spoorwegmuseum, Utrecht, NL http://www.designbyfire.nl/2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=45847 ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [email protected] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
