On: Human-shaped pylons carry electricity across Icela...

[PidGin128]

The choice doesn't have to be form over function, or the reverse.

I think we can agree both tasks are handled nicely.

Also amusing, a story on electricity delivery, in "Wired".

[asmithmd1 → PidGin128]

I agree, don't dismiss design lightly.

I learned from industrial designers at Black & Decker that form can enhance and suggest function.

Just changing the shape of a cordless vacuum cleaner changed peoples impression from "This is a shitty, low-powered vacuum cleaner" to "This is a terrific powered dustpan"

http://www.blackanddecker.com/dustbuster/dustbuster_innovati...

Just changing the outside shape - with no change in product specs. - made the DustBuster into one of the highest selling Black & Decker products ever.