[BC] The Way Xmtrs Oughta Look

[Mike McCarthy]

Continental has done this to some extent with their new line of TX's.  
They are very retro and clean looking at the same time.

MM

> >Very pretty! That is also the way computers ought to look! As an 
Industrial
> >Designer, I appreciate making technical artifacts attractive. When a
> >technology - such as broadcast or computers - have become 
commodities, as
> >they have, 'dull gray box' mentality materializes.
> >I complement Continental on reviving STYLE in transmitters!
> 
> This thread should be renamed "The Way Engineers Oughta Look".
> Why have equipment designers thrown style to the wind? Could it
> be because engineers show no respect or style to the gear? When
> was the last time an engineer serviced a transmitter in a custom
> designed suit? Showed the equipment some respect and style?
> 
> If I showed up at a potential or existing client in unkempt fashion
> the impression would not be a good one. If an account executive
> appeared in my office in poor style and fashion my inclination to
> sign a contract would not be positive. Nor would it be if the signal
> was poor or low quality.
> 
> The point is that engineers need to show the same respect to the
> equipment as we expect it to show us. You say wearing a suit isn't
> appropriate because the transmitter is dirty? Why is that? Don't
> believe in cleaning transmitters? How about showering? Not that
> either?
> 
> Let's show some style and class ourselves. Let's motivate the
> equipment designers to produce in diamonds, pearls and
> high heels style just as we should appear ourselves.
> 
> Tom Osenkowsky, CPBE
> 
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