Sunday, April 4, 2010

Sometimes Modern Needs Functionality

Another Mod Design


Enchord by Herman Miller ($729)


This desk by Herman Miller needs a tweak. It has a strong, simple design.  Yet, offers no real usable features other than plopping your gear on it. 

Who is the target market for this product?  No drawers. No pull out keyboard tray.  No cord plug-ins. The exposed lower surface is a dust magnet. Who needs that? And what exactly is the purpose for it?  How do you obtain objects that get pushed to the rear.  It is 30" deep.  That narrow opening does not look like it will accomodate a half-arm to squeeze through and retrieve stuff. 

All of this makes for a curious product.  I will say this, Miller got it made.  More than I can say for my designs.

Kaja's Design Improvements

1.  Hot colors and cool faux textures.
2.  Ability to slide the lower shelf out to easily reach objects in the back.

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