There are “7 classic product designs”. What are these classics? Definitely in the list is the Coca-Cola bottle, the Zippo lighter and Levi Jeans. But what are the others? Is a chair in there? a car? Is Starck’s lemon squeezer one of these 7 design classics?
Thanks re: BTW, where did you hear of "7 classic …
This has been around ad. agencies and design studios in the UK for years. Some have guessed the Ducatti, the Macintosh chair … trouble is, can’t yet find any-one who has the real story.
Not EXACTLY what you’re looking for, but it includes the Chrysler building, Ray-Bans, the iMac, the 1933 Pierce-Arrow and Frank Lloyd Wright. Also the Barcalounger and the McDonalds french-fry container.
I’ll be interested to hear the “correct” answer as well but since it’s been hijacked already…
North American P-51D Mustang
Ferdinand Porsche’s Volkswagen
Lockeed Super Constellation
Colt’s 1860 army pistol
Graflex Crown/Speed Graphic press camera
Gibson Les Paul guitar
Let’s hold off on nominations until I move this to IMHO (at which point it will be a really good one!). For now, let’s try to find some citation to some authority which blessed an “official” list.
manhattan, I totally agree and I’m lookin’ for the actual (alleged) list now with bated breath.
yohimboguy, did you check my cite or was that off the top of your noggin?
Quote from the cite above:
“Zippers and paper clips, Band-Aids and Post-It Notes and four-button suits. Breadmakers, Cuisinarts, Empire State Buildings, Sydney Opera Houses, interstate highways and Mazda Miatas. The Tide box, the CBS logo, the Volkswagen Beetle – classic and redesigned.”
…only thing missing was the (dreaded) cheese hat (go Falcons!).
Well, the picture answers the question wonderfully, so thanks - but the rest of the answer is of no use at all, seeing as I don’t know where Green Bay is, and don’t even have any idea what sport they play
Sorry manhattan for this continued hijack, but I cannot let this opportunity pass… on behalf of all Packer fans, and Wisconsinites in particular, I’d like to note that we don’t all wear those silly Cheesehead hats.
(And I can’t believe I forgot the DC-3 in my list. Sheesh.)
(While this is still hijacked, can I add the Spitfire?)