On Dec 26, 2007, at 10:35 AM, Douglas Roberts wrote:
I'm a big fan of butt-ugly, myself. As long as it's functional butt-
ugly.
--Doug
There is a design aesthetic in the engineering prototype world which
is a mix of high-function design and "loose wiring", "exposed welds"
and "rough materials" that is quite appealing (at least to nerds).
We like the look of "I coulda built this myself" with nothing hidden
under chrome or black-plastic covers... not unlike anatomical drawings
or rough carpentry with the measure and cut marks still showing.
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