This is a curated list showcasing physical products, architectural spaces, and visual design that are revered as works of art.
Because condenser mics can be beautiful and fun to use. Their focus on quality, visual industrial design, and performance is unmatched.
CM–15 Microphone by Teenage Engineering
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1945. Fun fact: the seat was inspired by the gentle curve of a potato chip.
Eames LCW Chair
Not a huge car person, but as a kid of the 80's this is my dream design. So many thoughtful details.
Heritage-Series GRANDEUR (Concept) by Hyundai Worldwide
Iconic Italian mic-century lamp design.
Galia (L419) Table Lamp by Michael Red for Vistosi 1974
I'll never forget the first time I visited. The clean lines paired with rugged nature. It really is just so good. It definitely unlocked something inside of me when I saw it.
Fallingwater (1935) by Frank Lloyd Wright
Dinara Kasko's geometric cakes and pastry art is so stunning.
Geometry The figure #7 by Dinara Kasko
Simplicity in every facet of this design while also focusing on flexibility/freedom us use by the end user.
Braun TP 1 by Dieter Rams
Might be slightly lesser known that Dieter Rams also designed really cool chairs.
Vitsoe 601 Easy Chair by Dieter Rams
One of the best modular design systems every created for homes and apartments.
Vitsoe 606 Universal Shelving System by Dieter Rams
One of the coolest houses I've visited. Designed by architect Pierre Koenig.
Stahl House (1960) by Pierre Koenig
Peak Jony Ive Apple hardware design.
Apple iPhone 4 by Jonathan Ive
Talk about a simple design that has stood the test of time.
Artek Aalto Stool 60 (1954)
Simple, steel-lugged track bike perfection.
Cinelli Pista Track Bicycle (1960)
One of the most insanely cool sculptural structures ever. Unreal yet very real.
Seed Cathedral, UK Pavilion, Shanghai World Expo (2010) by Thomas Heatherwick
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Designed for a beautiful and inviting creative workflow.
OP–1 by Teenage Engineering
Visit the museum and put one of these in your home.
Akari Noguchi Lamp
Truly one of the most iconic coffee tables ever designed.
Table IKB® by Yves Klein (1961)
Designed by James Gilbert Baker and Edwin Herbert Land in 1972. “It was so easy to use and came with tips that could make anyone be—or feel like—an expert photographer.” —Barbara Barry, design strategist, Mayo-Clinic School of Medicine
Polaroid SX-70 Instant Camera
Simple, compact, and intuitive rice cooker. Peak MUJI design.
MUJI Rice Cooker
One of the most minimal Leicas ever designed. Inspired by a very rare diving watch.
Leica Q2 Ghost
Compact design, easy-to-use, 28mm.
Ricoh GR10
A few books and movies have been made about this shoe design.
Air Jordan 1 by Nike (1984)
A thoughtful and beautiful system-based design for information about parks and national treasures in the United States.
National Park Maps by Massimo & Lella Vignelli (1977)
Not a fan of IBM. But the logo and identity system that Paul Rand created for them remains one of the best ever.
IBM Identity System by Paul Rand (1956)
Pencil & stationary nerds know.
Blackwing 602 Pencil by Eberhard Faber (1934)
The one that started it all.
Apple Macintosh (1984)
Located in New Canaan, Connecticut. Built in 1949. One of the first houses in America to be built with industrial materials like glas and steel. In 1997 this became a historic landmark.
The Glass House by Philip Johnson (1949)
Designed in 1953 to summit Mount Everest.
Rolex Explorer
One of the best pieces of design I've ever owned.
Apple Power Mac G5
A perfect side table.
Cacciavite side table by Achile and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1966)
