Influence of aesthetics, ergonomics and anthropometrics on design, development and manufacture of products

Form over function:

• Aesthetics over functionality
• Aethetics as prime diver
• Supporters advocate the aesthetics of products contributing towards an overall aethetically pleasing environment
• Form is the main focus of the design

Uses: Juicy Salif, Hot Bertaa kettle

Form follows function:

• Functionality over aethetics
• Functionality as prime driver
• product should be fit for purpose without any unnecessary decoration

Uses: F1 cars, wind turbines, racing bikes

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