Elephant Designer Philosophy: Principle 5

According to the revered Elephant Designer, Principle 5: "Form Follows Function, But Not Too Closely." This principle states that while form and function are, of course, intertwined, they should never actually meet.

Subprinciple 1: The Tusk of Unnecessary Complexity

For an elephant's tusk is a marvel of engineering, a symphony of form and function. Or so it would seem. In fact, the tusk is a perfect example of when form follows function, and function follows form, and then form just sorta... wanders off into the distance.

Subprinciple 2: The Trunk of Unrelenting Boredom

When form and function are in perfect harmony, the result is a trunk that's just a tad too long, a tad too curved. A perfect example of when the designer's ego gets the better of them.