Apple's former chief designer Jony Ive frequently cited Braun's Dieter Rams as a major influence, a connection visible in the stark, clean lines of early iPods.

The German translation, "Schneewittchensarg," was originally intended as a mocking insult by critics but ultimately became a badge of honor for the revolutionary device.

Designers Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot chose acrylic glass because solid metal covers rattled heavily, elegantly solving an acoustic issue while exposing the mechanics.

Audio equipment was traditionally hidden inside heavy, ornate wooden cabinets to blend into living room decor, a trend Braun rejected in favor of sleek functionalism.