Possessions and things come in all shapes and sizes but sometimes the most basic are our favourites.

Yes I love my bicycles, computer tech and such but a small stone, a shaped piece of wood or a model of Mr. Bump is far more pleasing and sits in the hand in a very comforting way.

Through archaeology  one can see that small trinkets or crude shapes have been very important to those who lived in ancient times. They are so loved and cherished because they are portable, tactile, represent influences in life or were gifts. Hands often need using and having something that sits nicely in them is just what they need.

I think that is what makes good design for me. I love small, compact and functional things. Maybe it’s because I am small and chunky myself that things of a similar shape appeal or it could be that it’s just economical.

Tactile object stir our senses and make one feel safe. Babies love touch and texture and the mouth is their default place to get maximum stimulus. It’s this childhood way of exploring what is around that is probably the reasoning behind why comfortable shapes are so important to us as we grow and become adults.

So the way forward is small and chunky.