Create beauty in everything you do

Function is an important attribute in any solution, but what about form? Is beauty as important as performance? Typically, in Western society the answer is no. Sure, we put up nice buildings and design impressive cars and clothes, but what about our milk containers, or light switches, or manhole covers? Unlikely as it may seem, in some countries even manhole covers are considered worthy of artistic effort. In fact, in Japan, they go to great lengths to create beauty in even the most utilitarian objects. Have a look at the pictures here