Hour Two: Everyday Design

Have you ever thought that your car was easier to operate than your VCR? Did you wonder why?

Did you buy your last toaster, can opener or computer based on how well it works -- or on how good it looks?

Does form really follow function? Does it have to?

There's both an art and a science to a great design. A good design makes an experinece with an object more productive, less frustrating -- and more fun. In this hour of Science Friday, we'll talk to engineers and designers about what makes a good design, and about how a designer's ideas become reality.

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