Design & Desire in the Twentieth Century

5. Good design is unobtrusive

Products fulfilling a purpose are like tools. They are neither decorative objects nor works of art. Their design should therefore be both neutral and restrained, to leave room for the user’s self-expression.

Dieter Rams and Andreas Hackbarth, Desklight RHa,  (1981-1984)
Source: http://www.tecnolumen.com/images/DH_RHa_1_45_Desklamp.jpg

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