Matt Maeda 7, 8

In regards to emotions versus simplicity, I tend to lean more towards simplicity. I love clean and modern design. I also like the style and versatility of the color black. It is so common for things to come in black, it is very easy to match. My mother also has a similar point of view to Maeda's. She enjoys cross-stitching and has an attachment to Victorian era. I think that things like ipod or cell phone skins / cases offer a fitting compromise to this conflict. Luckily people have the freedom to choose and customize the things that matter, like cars, clothes, and their homes.

Omakase is an interesting concept. The idea of "I leave it up to you" to trust the person making the decision is something that I would like to have but would not expect to see in America, where people complain and are never satisfied with someone else's decision, nor their own. Buyer's remorse is a constant in our society. I think this is due in large part to our competitive nature and desire to have the biggest and the best. It would be nice to be able to "just lean back" once in a while and not have to make certain choices or worry.