Here is an older article by Eric Karjaluoto at ideasonideas about how style should be left out of any good design:
http://www.ideasonideas.com - Style Article (not a real url)
I can see his argument. While its true that design should be dictated by the function of the problem you are trying to solve, I think its also important to attempt to create an eye-pleasing result that gets your message across. Eye-pleasing doesn't have to mean a "style" or design that will be come dated quickly... and lets hope its possible to create a great design that lasts the test of time.
Also, I wonder why exactly he things Comic Sans is a horrible font.
http://www.ideasonideas.com - Style Article (not a real url)
I can see his argument. While its true that design should be dictated by the function of the problem you are trying to solve, I think its also important to attempt to create an eye-pleasing result that gets your message across. Eye-pleasing doesn't have to mean a "style" or design that will be come dated quickly... and lets hope its possible to create a great design that lasts the test of time.
Also, I wonder why exactly he things Comic Sans is a horrible font.
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