The reason for the design of the Apple mouse is to provide a broad surface for swipe gestures. That is why it is low profile. It does make for more of a finger-

The reason for the design of the Apple mouse is to provide a broad surface for swipe gestures. That is why it is low profile. It does make for more of a finger-tip grip and that may not be what feels good to you, but it is not really about aesthetics over function. The function is just not the one that you value. I do think that the charging port location is silly.