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What material were the teeth in the earliest successful zippers made from?
Gideon Sundback's 1913 "Separable Fastener" featured precisely shaped interlocking metal teeth that wouldn't unexpectedly pop open.
Which seat was the first chair molded from a single piece of plastic?
Verner Panton conceived the design in 1960, but it took seven years of engineering to successfully mass-produce this stable, single-form cantilevered chair.
Charles and Ray Eames designed a famous leather seat for which company?
The Eames Lounge Chair was inspired by the receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt. Herman Miller has produced the iconic design continuously since 1956.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created which steel chair for a 1929 world expo?
The chair was designed to serve as a modern throne for the King and Queen of Spain during their visit to the 1929 International Exposition.
Which designer used a single pedestal to eliminate "the slum of legs"?
Saarinen's goal was for the Tulip chair to be a single material, but the base had to be cast aluminum because fiberglass was not strong enough for the thin pedestal.
Amazon sells which handheld device for reading digital books?
The name Kindle was chosen to represent lighting a fire of knowledge. The first model sold out in only five and a half hours after its release in 2007.
Which Japanese company launched the Walkman portable cassette player?
Sony launched the Walkman in 1979 after co-founder Masaru Ibuka requested a portable way to listen to opera during long international flights.
Jony Ive designed the look of the original iMac for which company?
The translucent Bondi Blue casing of the original iMac was inspired by candy, a design choice meant to make the computer feel approachable and fun.
Which German brand designed the minimalist look of mid-century radios?
Braun designer Dieter Rams pioneered the "less, but better" philosophy. His minimalist T3 pocket radio served as a direct inspiration for the design of the original Apple iPod.