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iPod
Designers: Jonathan Ive; Significance: Revolutionized the music industry with its sleek design and user-friendly interface, leading to the popularization of digital music.
Volkswagen Beetle
Designer: Ferdinand Porsche; Significance: The design promoted simplicity and functionality, becoming one of the world's best-selling cars and a symbol of the 1960s counterculture.
Aeron Office Chair
Designers: Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf; Significance: Pioneered ergonomic design in office furniture, changing the way we think about workplace comfort.
Nest Thermostat
Designers: Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers; Significance: It brought smart home technology to the masses with its intuitive interface and energy-saving features.
Dyson Vacuum Cleaner
Designer: James Dyson; Significance: Innovative use of cyclonic separation provided a breakthrough in the functionality of vacuum cleaners with no loss of suction.
Eames Lounge Chair
Designers: Charles and Ray Eames; Significance: Represents a pinnacle of mid-century modern design, combining high-end materials with a comfortable, ergonomic form.
Alessi Kettle with Bird Whistle
Designer: Michael Graves; Significance: Blended postmodernism with functional kitchen appliance design, becoming an icon of the 1980s Italian design.
Coca-Cola Bottle
Designer: Earl R. Dean; Significance: The contour bottle's unique design is recognized worldwide, and it's often considered a symbol of American culture.
Swiss Army Knife
Designer: Karl Elsener; Significance: Emblematic of Swiss design, it integrates various tools into a compact form, symbolizing utility and precision.
Barcelona Chair
Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich; Significance: Exemplifies modern design from the Bauhaus movement, combining luxury with function.
Bic Cristal Pen
Designer: Marcel Bich; Significance: Popularized disposable pens with its clear hexagonal barrel and economical production, becoming ubiquitous in offices worldwide.
Juicy Salif Lemon Squeezer
Designer: Philippe Starck; Significance: Became a design icon for its sculptural form that combines form and function in kitchenware.
Anglepoise Lamp
Designer: George Carwardine; Significance: Introduced a new level of flexibility in lighting with its innovative spring mechanism.
Braun T3 Pocket Radio
Designer: Dieter Rams; Significance: Its minimalistic and functional design has been influential, with Rams' principles of good design echoing in many modern products.
Fiskars Scissors
Designer: Olof Bäckström; Significance: The distinct orange-handled scissors are renowned for their ergonomic handle and durable stainless steel blades.
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