In my opinion, aesthetics is an important factor when a product has to appeal to the general public: people want to use products that look good and can be shown to other people without embarrassment.

On the other hand, if the product is aimed at a specific sector (e.g., military or space), the choice is dictated only by criteria such as adherence to requirements and cost. In this case, those who choose and select products are usually accountable for their choices, and aesthetics is not an objective criterion that can be used to justify the choice.