Form and function?

In the context of design professions "form follows function" seems like good sense but on closer examination it becomes problematic and open to interpretation. Linking the relationship between the 'form' of an object and its intended purpose is a good idea for designers and architects, but it is not always by itself a complete design solution. Defining the precise meaning(s) of the phrase 'form follows function' opens a discussion of design integrity that remains an important, live debate.