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The Design Book

The Design Book

A visually captivating showcase of 500 iconic product designs from the past 500 years

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  • Amanda Hesser
    Amanda HesserFirst to rec

    “I keep this one by my bedside because it’s filled with photos of iconic products—everything from the paperclip to a Chemex coffee maker—and tidy nuggets about each. I nod off with a new design tidbit settling into my subconscious. (Pair this with an eyemask or flannel PJs, and I bet you’d have a very happy gift recipient.)”

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