"Graphic design is purely in the realm of the aesthetic." This is not strictly true. For example, when designing for print, a good designer pays strict attenti

"Graphic design is purely in the realm of the aesthetic." This is not strictly true. For example, when designing for print, a good designer pays strict attention to information architecture and type readability and legibility (which are two different thing). These things are both form and function. But then, as I think Donald Norman says, "Beautiful things work better..."