{the nature and aesthetics of design}

This article was quite a fascinating read. David Pye  poses the argument that humans perform an immense number of every-day actions which are not necessary. For example, he notes how many tools are made with better-than-needed workmanship. I liked that he touched about keeping the hand of the designer involved through out the process of creating something. He notes there is something very deep about workmanship. Workmanship is design. He acknowledges many different approaches to how to complete a task, but urges the reader to not solely rely on the luxuries of modern times. With such advanced machinery and tools it is easy for the hand of the designer to be lost within the creation process. 

Farther into the article, the reader goes on to gain more insight on aesthetics, beauty, and value. Pye argues that design appreciation is beauty appreciation. He also questions whether aesthetics truly do matter, and if they can make someone happy or unhappy. He argues that while beds reduce cold, ploughs reduce hunger, and toothbrushes reduce toothache, such devices do not, of themselves, hold the capability of producing happiness. He argues that just because something is nice to look upon, does not mean the whole design lies upon that feeling. He is placing more emphasis on functionality than beauty, and in my opinion I found that to be very interesting. This was an overall interesting read, and it opened my eyes as a student going through design school to not get caught up in the modern way of doing things, but to remember that even though everything may be nicely done on fancy equipment or futuristic computer software, to not forget to see the art behind what I am creating.