Categories: DesignTheory

Functional beauty and user experience

Beauty is one of the oldest and most powerful concepts in human history—inspiring artists and lighting up cultural movements, philosophical debates, and, in modern times, curious scientific interest. Beauty is a desirable feature of the products we buy, with the power to shape consumer choices and preferences.

While the nature of beauty is still a mystery, the nature of design is unquestionably linked to the beautification of crafts throughout human history.

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Rob Cowie

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