Reading 1(longer one):
One idea I got from the reading is that beauty is not just decoration. Attractive design can actually change how people feel, and that feeling can affect how well they use something.
I also thought it was interesting that people do not always choose things only because they are the most efficient. Sometimes we choose objects because they feel enjoyable, elegant, or comforting. That makes design feel more human, not just technical.
Another idea is that emotion affects thinking. When people feel relaxed and positive, they may become more open, creative, and flexible. But when they feel stressed, they focus more narrowly. This made me think that design should match the situation people are in.
The reading also made me think that usability and aesthetics should not be separated too much. A product may work well in a mechanical sense, but if it feels unpleasant, the whole experience is weaker. Good design should care about both function and feeling.
Reading 2(shorter one):
Margaret Hamilton did more than write programs. She helped make software into a serious field. At first, software was not even treated as an important part of the Apollo mission, but later it became central to success.
I also think the article has a strong message about responsibility. Hamilton understood that small mistakes in code could become huge real-life dangers. That makes her work feel very modern, because today we still depend on software in high-stakes situations.
The article also suggests that great inventions are not only about one person. Hamilton was a major leader, but Apollo software was built by a large team, including many women whose work is often forgotten. That makes the article partly about hidden labor and recognition.