What is good design?

Ibelieve that design should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances and I am dedicated to creating products that can improve people’s lives by making the most of the space they have. That being said I think a good design can create a great relationship between the user and the project, which can lead to brand loyalty and a better reputation as a designer.

I also think good design is all about the user experience, this can involve a variety of elements, such as ease of use, aesthetics, and functionality. A well-designed product or service should anticipate and meet the needs of its users, making their interactions with it as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Additionally, good design can also consider the user’s emotional and psychological well-being and positively impact their life. For example, creating a multi-use kitchen utensil so that those with weak grip strength can create a meal painlessly. This project involved looking at the anthropometrics of my target audience and creating a suitable design that would be ergonomic for the users to hold on CAD (Solidworks) and then creating a model using 3D printers (Ultimaker Cura)

Moreover, I feel as though a bad design can be defined as a focus on form over function, where the appearance of a product takes precedence over its usability or effectiveness. This can lead to visually pleasing products but difficult to use or understand, resulting in a poor user experience.