Comments on: Suggest a Design Classic

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:33:19 +0000

Thank you for all the suggestions. Comments are now closed.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:03:10 +0000

Someone called Filippo suggested the Riva Aquarama (surely a design classic), but at last – a non-Western design classic to add: Zhang Xiaoquan household scissors.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 08:50:18 +0000

A analogue clock – it one works so well you would never have a reason to change it. everyone depends on time. also – how could you change a clock it either works or it doesn't. there are many different design versions of it but the idea remains untarnished.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:41:36 +0000

I wouldn't say this is exact, but a 'classic' is something that is established as an outstanding and enduring example of its type.

By: dea

dea — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:22:24 +0000

what exactly is classic design?

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:52:29 +0000

"… so inconspicuous and taken for granted that they are almost invisible"

That's exactly it, like the The Post-it note. A good suggestion. Incidentally, I've already included the Swiss Army Knife

By: Neil

Neil — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:00:37 +0000

How about:

The Victorinox swiss army knife (the original style with the red handles)
The Post-it note
The Boeing 747
Microsoft Word

Regarding non-western classics, I feel sure that there are really good examples but I can't quite put my finger on any of them… various things that have been mass produced in the far east for a very long time but are so inconspicuous and taken for granted that they are almost invisible. The nearest I can think of is the YKK zip fastener, but this perhaps isn't the best example as it doesn't exist in a single iconic form and doesn't have anything much about it that sets it apart from its rivals other than ubiquity.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:02:08 +0000

Jim, thanks, and I agree - the Converse Trailer is an American design classic. So are the Converse shoes. I'd still like to add something that isn't from the West. A worthy addition is the Mason Cash mixing bowl, although the pudding bowl is an equal candidate.

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:15:25 +0000

Hello Patrick

My suggestion for an item for inclusion on your list of classics is the Airstream Trailer. Airstreams have been manufactured for over 75 years and are clearly iconic of recreational travel trailers. Some people use them for full time residence, office space and even as restaurants. They are seen in movies, TV and they are often depicted in art works. They are a true classic in design.

Jim

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:26:32 +0000

Hi Patrick. Great site.

You have some of my favourites already – Rolex, Linn Sondek, Duralex Picardie, Fender Strat…

I've been thinking about what to suggest. Martin acoustic guitar? Lacoste polo shirt? Ray-ban sunglasses? My suggestion is…

The Times Atlas Of The World – Comprehensive Edition

I remember spending many lunch hours in the school library studying it and imagining the places. It is a pleasure to own and has lots of history.

Paul