Dear Design, You're wonderful.

Without design, we'd be standing naked in the middle of nowhere. Everything we own and everything we do, has been designed by a person, or a group of people who have set out to create utilitarian items. These people all fall under the general heading of "designer", automobile designers, urban designers, fashion designer, you get it the list goes on. While the number one goal is to accomplish high quality function, aesthetics are also important. Aesthetics are the complicated/playful part. With so many people having different opinions on what's attractive and what's unattractive there are plenty of ways to create unique and diverse appearances for objects that will basically do the same thing. Have you ever noticed how many kettles there are to choose from? Design doesn't only apply to objects we physically use. Design is also used to communicate messages and provide information. In addition, it is used to show personal style, individuality and/or membership.

When I experience good design I either feel happy or I don't notice the design at all. It's easy to spot bad design, you know right away when something doesn't work for you, or doesn't appeal to you. However, when I experience design that appeals to be in every way I feel like I want to have it, or I wish I had created it. I suppose that's why I wanted to become a designer. I want to create design that people crave. Selfish? Possibly. When I design I never feel just one emotion. It's a mixture of excitement, frustration, patience, impatience, happiness, confidence and doubt. 

Design is wonderful.