One of the primary aspects of design is that it should not be transient in its appeal. Design that fits, and fits well, into a variety of spaces or décor styles – possesses an inherent and in-built and lasting appeal – evoked through its flexibility. Such items don’t necessarily suit the space to a T, but well, they serve the purpose! Often times, the elements around may even need to be shifted a bit or some convenience compromised to accommodate the new addition; which could be a tad cumbersome and annoying – but that’s a small price to pay for something that you have liked and picked up off-the-shelf. After all, it would be a time-saving and most likely cost-effective decision too. 

One of the primary aspects of design is that it should not be transient in its appeal. Design that fits, and fits well, into a variety of spaces or décor styles – possesses an inherent and in-built and lasting appeal – evoked through its flexibility. Such items don’t necessarily suit the space to a T, but well, they serve the purpose! Often times, the elements around may even need to be shifted a bit or some convenience compromised to accommodate the new addition; which could be a tad cumbersome and annoying – but that’s a small price to pay for something that you have liked and picked up off-the-shelf. After all, it would be a time-saving and most likely cost-effective decision too. 

After the functionality and flexibility are taken care of, all said and done, design must be fun! The designer should enjoy creating the item, and the user should enjoy using it. The enjoyment of the process reflects in the product. The fun element in the design of the item (though it may seem like a bit of a misfit in formal terms), enables it to adapt to the given space. Over time, even in a starkly contemporary décor, a traditional furniture piece – as long as it is well-made and appealing in itself – fits in. It could look a bit quirky, somewhat shocking, maybe even out-of-place, but – if the three F’s are followed – the design is enjoyed.