Originally Posted by
wearyourtruth
it's inevitable that someone always brings up practicality with these projects. it's a DESIGN THESIS. the POINT is to impress a panel of academics sufficiently to where they give you a degree.
But part of design is good, practical industrial design. Something that's elegant, but functional. Design isn't just about aesthetics. If he had created something that didn't just look pretty and go fast but also pandered to commuter needs, then maybe he could call it a commuter bike.