Thank you for your question and yes this is me (Alan). I enjoy answering people’s questions about the AeroPress. Your suggestion to improve the look of the AeroPress is one we often hear. We just as often hear from fans on the other side who like the techy purely functional look. We consider changes like offering different colors from time to time but you need to be aware that when this is done, it adds great complexity to distribution. However, I sincerely appreciate your kind words. Feedback like yours is an aging inventor's reward.