Reaction to readings

The readings all have one concept in common about design which is design is limitless. Design is a common word that has an almost undefined and unlimited meaning. The readings went through the guidelines to what they say is good design. A common theme that was talked about was the function of the design. For the design to be successful it must work. A non working design is clearly pointless. Not only must it work but it should also be self explanatory. The design should look like what it does. Also the design should be pleasing to the eye. Good designs are wanted to be used by the people not only because of how well it works but also how pleasing it is to the eye. The design should also be reliable and long lasting. The design should be perfect throughout every small detail while also following the concept that less is more. Sometimes the most simple designs can be the most successful. Design is a part of life not to fix life but to make life worth fixing. As the book, Toothpicks and Logos, says on page 5, “Design is to design a design to produce a design.”