tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10178279.post8899820055123468303..comments2024-03-28T05:13:13.921-04:00Comments on Books, Inq. — The Epilogue: And more ...Frank Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18410473158808750903noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10178279.post-4562736916834519182011-10-31T11:03:34.989-04:002011-10-31T11:03:34.989-04:00On this subject, see Virginia Postrel's book T...On this subject, see Virginia Postrel's book <i>The Substance of Style.</i>Scott Steinhttp://whenfallsthecoliseum.com/scott-steinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10178279.post-35520796176024113322011-10-28T13:03:13.390-04:002011-10-28T13:03:13.390-04:00I read in an interview with someone who really kne...I read in an interview with someone who really knew him well that he thought of himself first as a designer, as an artist. I can really relate to that. And I think you're right: the AESTHETIC aspect of material goods is really a lot more important than most people give it credit, especially in business. Even the little beautiful things can make your day brighter.<br /><br />The other designer I think of along these lines is Michael Graves, who designed a whole line of kitchen products that were really fun and aesthetic to use.Art Durkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463180236975988432noreply@blogger.com