Eco + Ergo = Elegant Design

In her article "Get a Grip" Interior Designer and blogger Nicolette Toussaint proves she has a firm grasp Universal Design. She had a wonderfully illustrated post yesterday where she explains:

This post will cover both "eco" handles  - those made from recycled and earth-friendly materials - and "ergo" handles that are designed for comfortable use.

In some cases, I have found handles and pulls that meet both eco and ergo requirements and are beautiful as well. They meet my definition of elegant design.

For a glimpse of elegance at the convergence of Human-centered and earth-aware design read "Get a Grip"