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
- Automobiles
- The Model T
- The Jeep
- VW Beetle
- Mazda Miata
- Dodge Caravan
- Harley-Davidson
- Seating
- Charles and Ray Eames lounge chair
- The Herman Miller Aeron
- OXO’s Good Grips Swivel Peeler
- StarTAC
- The Palm Pilot
- Apple’s iMac
- Sears Coldspot
- Gillette Safety Razor
- Polaroid Camera
- The Model 302 Telephone
- Starbucks
- Disney World
- Beverage Packaging
- Coke glass bottle
- Aluminum cans with built-in flip tops
- Swiss Army Knife