Looking at Aesthetics

Nintendo DS

Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe adopted the motto "Less is more", when looking at the DS i couldn't agree more.



It is clear that the DS has been in inspired by Apple I Macs, I pods Etc. using simple rounded off geometric shapes for the form and interface. When closed a smooth cuboid rounded off at the edges, its uncomplicated design is inviting, so what's inside?
Inside the smooth glossy coat is missing, this is so when your playing the DS you don't leave finger prints all over the buttons when playing it. Again though inside is a very simplistic interface, only six circular buttons on one side of the screen and a d-pad on the other, on the top screen 6 holes either side of the screen indicate speakers.

Simplistic design in technology has been very popular lately some may even say essential, it uncomplicates already busy lives of both visual hassle and function, where people have little time or attention to consult the instruction manual.