What is it about arbitrary (shiny) geometric shapes that seem so appealing?

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I don’t think they are arbitrary shapes. Apple designers execute everything with intention. The proportions of the original iPod, for example, are based on the golden ratio. That is probably one of the reasons why most people find the iPod aesthetically pleasing.

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