The unity of form and function: making sense of product design from a consumer's point of view

Dedication I dedicate this dissertation to my family, especially to my wife, Ivonne, and our three sons: Andrew, Matthew and Ethan. Ivonne's belief in me and support of my efforts made this work possible. The energy and enthusiasm of our young sons gave me the perspective and motivation needed to succeed in this work.

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