"The aesthetic part" is always there, regardless of the intent of the designer. If you have a problem that requires catering to some specific aesthetic demand,

"The aesthetic part" is always there, regardless of the intent of the designer. If you have a problem that requires catering to some specific aesthetic demand, then that should obviously be part of the design focus. I think pier25's point is that most designs don't have such requirements, but young artists shoehorn them in anyhow, even when they are not appropriate.