Permaculture-core: what is the permaculture aesthetic?

What came to my mind is the coffee maker.  I, independently came to the same solution as Paul Wheaton; a pyrex measuring cup and a stainless steel strainer.  No paper and plastic cups, bags and filters or machines.   besides as I grind my beans, I can add  fresh mint, oregano, rose mary, hawthorn berries, rose hips or any other spice that is at hand.