We encounter and use a combination of form and function that coexist and are rarely of equal prominence and elevation. We can admire each element independently, and when combined with equal attention and care, it is inspiring and transforming. The items we use were all designed with function and form.
The intended mechanics of a tool and how it will operate are elements of functional design.
The overall aesthetic of the item reflects the attention to the design of the form.
Products or services with a disproportionate focus on one element are readily apparent. The sleek tubular bathroom tap looks stylish, yet when you try and turn it off with wet hands, it slips. The remote control has an abundance of features yet involves intricacy to get it to work. And then some products and services are so easy to use, and look and feel amazing, that you are happy and want to use every day. You then your friends about them.
What we do each day comprises both function and form. The coffee and breakfast you make, your dress for the day, and the work you do. There is function and form in everything.
Products and services that attain success, adoption, and longevity will have a delicate balance between function and form. Your work today matters, and if it is for you, as well as others, to enjoy and remember, you will likely strike the right balance.
