Ugly design should be rejected, just like nonfunctional design is rejected, just like nonenvironmentally conscious design should be … - Paola Antonelli

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Paola Antonelli

Ugly design should be rejected, just like nonfunctional design is rejected, just like nonenvironmentally conscious design should be rejected. It's a value.

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