The ten most important principles for design (according to Dieter Rams):
Good Design is Innovative- new age technology offers help in innovative design and offers never ending possibilities.
Good design makes a product useful- it will emphasize the usefulness of the product making it easier for the user to understand why they would need the product.
Good design is aesthetic- Things we use everyday might be ugly but can be designed to draw the viewer/ consumer in.
Good design makes a product understandable- Hopefully the product design is self-explanatory, drawing the viewer in.
Good design is unobtrusive- It should leave room for the viewer/ user’s self-expression.
Good design is honest- It does not make promises it cannot keep.
Good design is long-lasting- It should be able to last many years.
Good design is thorough, down to the last detail- Care and accuracy in the design process show respect towards the consumer.
Good design is environmentally-friendly- it conserves resources and minimizes physical and visual pollution throughout the lifecycle of the product,
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