Dieter Rams's "10 Principles of Good Design"

good design

is innovative

makes the product useful

aesthetics

makes the product understandable
– it (the product) explains itself

unobtrusive

honest
– not more than it really is.

long lasting

thorough down to the last detail
– respects the user

environmentally friendly

is as little design as possible
– less is better

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