Functional vs Design Usability

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Design principle: Aesthetics by Anton Nikolov

This article distinguishes between functional-usability and design-usability as relating to the design of products of all sorts. Citing that many people will perceive better looking and more aesthetically pleasing products to be of higher value and functionality, even though that may not always be the case. Knowing this however, designers should aim to find the balance between functionality and aesthetics to create a product that is equally visually appealing as it is functional.

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