definately topped Apple's Cinema display in design ...
Wondering what others thought...
that that is ludicrous. Apple's displays, and i'm not speaking as a mac fanboy here, i'm speaking as a designer and enthusiast of design, are nothing short of astounding in their simplicty. this is what makes good design. the best design is about
removing stuff, not adding red panels and an ostentacious ferrari badge to what is otherwise nothing really different from any other standard black computer monitor.
apple's displays have been
designed in nearly every sense of the word. for example, hard-anodised aluminium was used for at least 3 reasons; firstly, that as a conductive material, it meant that they could completely enclose the workings and seal them, creating a huge and very efficient cooling heatsink. this sealing also means that damage from dust is eliminated, along with reducing the prospect of spillage damage. secondly, it's neutral champagne-grey colour was practically the most neutral colour available to them, ideal for the displays' main market, the design sector, people who are unrivalled in their facetiousness toward colour, and much more so than the usual white, beige or black. thirdly, hard-anodised aluminium is one of the most resilient materials available, not needing paint (which rubs, scratches and peels) or being prone to cracking etc.
then, after all that, they decided how to make it look good. which it does, because the only thing on the front of it (apart from the display) is a discreet apple logo, a very small white led wich switches off when the display is on, further reducing distraction.
that's good design.
