"Good Design"

Good design is so hard to define because it is dependent on the purpose of the product. Sometimes the product requires simplicity sometimes it requires complexity or obscurity. Although good design can take so many forms, there are a few commonalities that distinguish good design from the run of the mill. Ease of use, surprise, and market compatibility are three factors that often lead to successful products in the market.
For example, the origional I-pods used a completely new and surpisingly easy selection scroll. The simplicity that this technology afforded drew con sumers to help launch apple as the MP3 retailer.
As consumers we look to apple for innovativation integration of technology and design.
Although John Deere tractors have a completely diff erent aesthetic, yet they are known to be the top of the line among the consumers because of their quality, relia blility, and innovative features.Quality and reliablity make John Deere products easier to use than their competitors.
Two completely different products yet many would consider them both examples of good/successful design.