"Well this interesting. I was the professor who supervised the project when it was developed as a final year project a number of years ago. The use of glass was originally explored as a more cost effective way of creating large flat surfaces for pool tables. We originally thought it would enable the table to be constructed for less than a traditional slate table. In the early stages of the project we were unsure how the number stacked up so we took a dive in and committed to the glass to see if it would work. At some point we thought, if it is glass why not make it clear. All credit to Craig, he took the idea and ran with it. Being a final year project we encourage students to take on challenging projects and radical ideas and see if they can make them work. It is not always about the most commercial idea, or about 'good taste' but following and idea to see where is goes. Craig was amazing and worked incredibly hard to build a full working model for the final year exhibition. Most of the night it was surrounded by students, friends and designers, drinking beer and playing pool. An incredible outcome for a final year project. After he graduated he worked for other manufacturing companies but kept the idea alive. He was then approached by someone who wanted one for his penthouse in Sydney, the rest is history. Last I heard Craig now works in California working on other luxury projects. Is it 'good design'? As a lecturer I am not the keeper of the flame or have the final word on what is right. I facilitate and encourage students to work at the highest level to get into the fields and areas that match their abilities and interests. Sometimes I have to park my 'taste' at the door as I do not think it my job to impose my taste on others. I can facilitate the discussion and talk about the historic factors and ideas, but the final call belongs to the students."