Great Design Transcends Aesthetical Beauty
For as long as he remembers, Devan Linus Rajadurai has found himself drawn to things that please the eye. He attributes this to his upbringing, noting that having well organised parents contributed to his love of aesthetical beauty. However, this comes with a caveat.
“Most people desire rich experiences in their life, beyond fulfilling their family needs, relationship goals and things of that nature. One element of any good experience is beauty, which can be delivered by a product or object with great design that goes beyond its utilitarian aspect,” says Devan.
According to him, great design shouldn’t only be limited to the external beauty of an object, it should also extend to its functionality, capability and everything else it is intended to do or perform. It should resonate through the entire object.
“A successful design should be unique and be able to be appreciated by the masses, as ultimately, influence does play a part in determining if a design will have impact in society”.