My Design Eye
Recently, I learned about design perspective and how a single object can either aid or challenge its users. What fascinated me most is realizing that designers hold so much power they are fully in charge of the outcome of a design and how people experience it. Interesting, right?
Today, I want to share three everyday objects that I find both exciting and incredibly useful. The funny thing is, I've always appreciated how well they work for me, but it wasn't until after that lesson on design that I truly understood these items weren't just convenient, they were intentionally and thoughtfully designed to meet my needs.
So here's my little challenge for you: take a moment to look at the everyday objects around you. The things you use so often that they feel "normal." Ask yourself what makes them so convenient? What design decisions make your life easier without you even noticing? Because for every great design, there are also not-so-great ones.
Appreciating good design helps us see how intentional choices whether in color, texture, material, or usability can transform simple objects into something we can't imagine living without.