Iconic Product Design: An Illustrated History of the World's Most Innovative Devices
- 300 pages
- 11 hours of reading
You will undoubtedly recognize many products featured here—the Coca-Cola bottle, Kitchen Aid mixer, Weber grill, and Apple Macintosh, among others. These items may evoke childhood memories or represent design ideals, offering a sense of familiarity. This book presents an engaging history of product design, showcasing over 130 memorable designs from the last 150 years across various categories, including household appliances, furniture, and entertainment technology. Each product is accompanied by well-researched vignettes that provide amusing insights and contextual information about its era. The collection illustrates how design has evolved in response to technological, scientific, and societal changes. While these products were once seen as innovative, many have endured and remain in use today. Organized chronologically from the Industrial Revolution to the present, this richly illustrated book captures the essence and spirit of each design. The introductory text explores the concept of iconicity, helping readers understand what distinguishes these products as icons in the world of design.
