Function & Personality - Reflection

Most designed objects serve some sort of functional purpose, such as making phone calls or get us from place to place. Then there are ones that are just symbolic or decorative, such as a painting, or a sculpture. However, what a designer should really strive for is to blend the two, and to not focus too much on either. There may be appeal if there is one of the aspects, but sometimes that does not draw enough appeal for the consumer to purchase it. If there is both, the consumer is more likely to think it is "worth their money". Hence, a designed product should have a defined functional purpose, and also provide a sense of personality that gives delight to the consumer other than its primary function.