the well-designed object that I chose is a toms classic shoe. this object culturally serves the purpose of protecting your feet from the terrain you are walking on, as well as contributing to your outfit overall. you either go to a store or purchase this item online, which makes you engage in either personal interaction or use current technology.
sub-culturally, this shoe represents an effort to improve the lives of children around the world. toms matches every pair of shoes that is bought with a pair of shoes given to a child in need. this "one for one" movement prevents soil-transmitted diseases, cuts, and sores. also, in some places children aren't allowed to attend school if they don't have shoes, so this helps them further their education. in general, most people who have toms know about this effort, and when they wear them it shows that they care or have an interest in helping people in need.
I think it is a well designed object because it is a very simple design that has a consistent structure, but this structure comes in many variations. the outsides, as well as the insides are both specially designed, which shoes attention to detail.
