On: Winds of Change at Dyson

[ksec]

I love the tech of Dyson. But I really dislike the Design Languages of many of their products. It feels like some sort of futuristic design, Mechanical, and sometimes "Alien".

For me I would like something that is Simple, Elegant, and Coherent.

[olivermarks → ksec]

For me Dyson and sons are verging on the pretentious with all their personality marketing. We have a Dyson vacuum cleaner - my wife bought it but it seems overly complex and over engineered to me without any particularly special attributes for the price.

The cult of personality and 'we are so clever' sales schtick can get really annoying, including this article

[nextos → olivermarks]

I have a Dyson and I can only second your opinion.

I bought a Miele and its lightyears ahead in terms of quality and effectiveness. Old Nilfisks are also incredibly well designed.

[wooster → nextos]

Second the Miele. Compared to a Dyson vacuum the Miele is unquestionably superior, IME.