Sure it may not be the most visible item on the screen or necessarily the most usable (discoverable, functional) but small flourishes like an elegantly crafted branding area (what I like to call the “credenza” for some reason), can add that extra “something” to give a degree of polish, sophistication, and yes beauty to an otherwise rote, dry, spartan interface. Think of the New Beetle’s flower vase next to the dashboard. Adds small delight without obscuring or being grandiose.
Ghost in the Pixel
Uday Gajendar's musings on design
