My Birkenstocks (response to Dieter Rams)

My object is more than just a basic Birkenstock sandal. For me, it's almost like an object of self expression. It defines my personal style and does the job to its highest potential.  When dealing with fashion, I believe those two qualities are the most important... automatically making it good design.  The simplistic and naturalistic style of the sandal stands out to me the most.  It doesn't possess all of the unnecessary bells and whistles that a lot of shoes have, leaving the shoe to shine on its own.  I feel like my simple and down to earth personality connects to the sandal in that way.  Another quality that makes my shoe good design is its durability and incredible comfort.  These shoes have gone everywhere with me and have literally been all over the world, crossing many different terrains for extended periods of time.  Good design must last, which these sandals have done very well.  At times my object has been difficult and frustrating to draw, but I feel that it is the best example of design that I can provide and that fits my needs and personality the best.