15 Best Product Designs

Craig Vogel, a Professor of Design at CMU, and Jonathan Cagan, a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at CMU, offer their list of the 15 best designed consumer products. What I think is interesting that not a single piece of software is on their list.

The List

  1. Automobiles
    • The Model T
    • The Jeep
    • VW Beetle
    • Mazda Miata
    • Dodge Caravan
  2. Harley-Davidson
  3. Seating
    • Charles and Ray Eames lounge chair
    • The Herman Miller Aeron
  4. OXO’s Good Grips Swivel Peeler
  5. StarTAC
  6. The Palm Pilot
  7. Apple’s iMac
  8. Sears Coldspot
  9. Gillette Safety Razor
  10. Polaroid Camera
  11. The Model 302 Telephone
  12. Starbucks
  13. Disney World
  14. Beverage Packaging
    • Coke glass bottle
    • Aluminum cans with built-in flip tops
  15. Swiss Army Knife

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