Dear all,
In addition to Klaus and Ken's comments, it is also important to add that the 'perfect' product will be 'perfect' once the 'design' satisfies the purpose (or briefing) outlined at the very beginning of the design process. So if the purpose of the artefact is to avoid people to use it, then, that 'design' will have to be anti-ergonomic in order to be fit for purpose, and therefore be a 'good' design. So the only good/bad 'designs' are the ones that achieve/do not achieve their purposes (No matter which one).
Another note regarding 'perfect' products or products that are totally fit for purpose, is that most of the time, to satisfy all the criteria in order to achieve a purpose (especially in complex products) may include criteria that contradict each other, so usually trade-offs have to be made, and solutions achieved to satisfy the criteria are a compromise to achieve the closest to 'perfection' as far as this is feasible. In optimization design, it is said that these are 'satisfactory' products, and i am sure there are people out there who could give further and more comprehensive comments on this topic, as i am just beginning to understand this incredible field.
I hope this helps,
best regards,
Jose
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