Form vs. function: when is it okay for design to be weird?
Dec 12, 2020 · Consider how design can range from the predictable and familiar to the surprising and idiosyncratic: how does a designer know how far along that spectrum their design can be? When is pushing formal boundaries wise, and when is it foolish?
Form Over Function, Or Function Over Form - Board & Vellum
May 19, 2016 · What should win: form or function? This is an age-old dilemma that even many non-architects have heard of: should it be form over function, or function over form? If something looks beautiful, but doesn’t actually work properly, is it successful?
Against form follows function - Andrea Resmini
Feb 28, 2018 · But any practitioner or academic who is not aware, in their professional capacity, that “form follows function” is a historical phrase that cannot be dropped casually in design conversations as if it were the next cool thing, is at best guilty of being uninformed and naive.
Form over Function or Function over Form? When beauty is in
Feb 6, 2020 · She illustrates this through examples of plates and dinnerware all being the basic shape and function but having an added significance because of their aesthetic appeal when colours, textures,...
Design Dissonance: When Form and Function Collide
Feb 4, 2013 · Design dissonance occurs when a product or service sends out cognitive signals that run counter to the desired effect. In the strictest sense of the term, design dissonance often relates to usability—when a design somehow pushes a user in the wrong direction, in terms of both understanding and action.
“Form Follows Function” – An unclear design principle
Dec 20, 2012 · If the form of the handle does not allow any conclusions about its function, then there is a bad affordance and the handle was designed not by the FFF principle. Negative example: wrong form was derived from the main function
When Design Peaks: The Balance Between Beauty and Function
Mar 20, 2025 · Is it comfortable? Long-lasting? Hypoallergenic? Sustainable? The goal is to find the sweet spot between form and function—where style and substance come together to create something truly remarkable. Because when design peaks, it’s never a choice between beauty or practicality. It’s both.
Form vs. Function: Five Architectural Lessons for Designers of All Kin
1 day ago · You can apply this principle straight into the layout and design; Do not hide the grid – use it. Let the navigation be as intuitive as possible. Let form and function be related to one another. Conclusion. The main message for any designer is: form and function do not compete but collaborate. Structure supports beauty, and beauty elevates ...
Balancing Form and Function: The Key to Timeless Design
Dec 13, 2024 · Quick Checklist for Balancing Form and Function. Is the design visually appealing? Does it solve the user’s problem? Are key actions clear and accessible? Have you tested it with real users?
DESIGN TALK: Balancing Form and Function - DSCENE
Jul 23, 2017 · The classic question in design is whether form follows function or function follows form. Of course, it’s a never-ending discussion, just like whether offense or defense wins games. The fact of the matter is that both elements must be effective for the entire thing to work.