Elegance is beauty that shows effectiveness and simplicity.
Simplicitly is the ultimate sophistication
Leonardo da Vinci
Elegance is frequently used as a standard of tastefulness, particularly in visual design, decorative arts, literature , science and the aesthetics of mathematics.
Elegant things often exhibit refined grace and suggest maturity, and in the case of mathematics a deep understanding of the subject matter.
Elegance in mathematics and in engineering are often obscured by the elegant attributes that we find in the fields of sculpting ,paintings by the great masters and,of course, fashion and the Arts.
Albert Einstein was a theorist physicist whose most world famous equation E=mc2, is a refined example of his elegant understanding of science and light. He explained with absolute simplicity something that is immensely complex. Energy equals mass times the speed of light squared.
Einstein once said that if you can’t explain something simply, it means that you don’t understand it well enough.
This insight by Einstein has guided me, often.
If you want to talk about a subject matter with knowledge and substance , you need to refine your understanding of that subject to the highest level of grace.
In engineering a simple solution to a problem of high complexity is seen as elegant. V

Reginox stands for innovation,quality and service in the field of sinks, washbasins, taps, worktops and accessories.
This factory is based in Rijssen in Holland and they are a perfect example of elegance in Engineering.
I am their agent in South Africa and I am truly committed to Dutch Design.
On my next blog I will introduce you to some of their engineering achievements.
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Once again, bravo Vicky. Outstanding understanding of elegance and excellence.
Thank you
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