Some years back, we began collecting old fans. The manufacturers may be long gone, but these electric fans still work, thanks to superb engineering and a clean, unfussy esthetic that gets out of its own way.
Good design does just that, and does it quietly, dependably and clearly.
Yet its beauty and elegance create visual pleasure. Not many Web site can make that claim, namely that they are designed to look good while functioning cleanly and clearly. We see many sites that are functional, yet visually unappealing. Most visually oriented people don't linger long in Jakob's realm, since his presentation lacks even the most rudimentary design esthetics. We wish we had even one tenth of Marc's talent as a graphic designer.