From the Coca-Cola bottle to the iPhone, we highlight ten designs that have left an indelible mark on global pop culture.
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Coca-Cola Bottle
A pop culture artifact to this day, the bottle’s distinctive shape became known around the world and set the standard for tactile consumer experiences. A powerful example that product design can be as recognizable as branding.
Ray-Ban glasses
An icon of American eyewear. From the Blues Brothers to Top Gun, the quintessentially cool glasses got their start in the 1930s as an aviation device to help pilots see better in high glare conditions.
Eames Lounge Chair
The perfect example of how Charles and Ray Eames’ redefined modern furniture. First released in 1956, their ergonomic lounge chair offered a fusion of comfort and high design that disrupted traditional furniture aesthetics.
Sony Walkman
First introduced in Japan in the 1970s, the Walkman personalized music consumption, allowing users to take their soundtracks anywhere. Its compact design paved the way for the future of portable audio technology.
Bocca Lips Sofa
An enduring symbol of the Pop Art movement, the Gufram Bocca Lips Sofa was designed by Italian design collective Studio 65 in 1970. Its bright red lip-shaped design has captured the imagination of generations of designers and art enthusiasts ever since.
Converse Chuck Taylors
A timeless staple worn across generations, from rock stars to skaters. Since the 1920s, they’ve transcended sports, making their mark in punk, grunge and alternative fashion.
Zippo Lighter
An enduring symbol of rugged durability, the lighter’s signature “click” has made it a pop culture favourite, appearing in countless films and music videos.
Rubik’s Cube
A pop culture staple since the 1980s, the world’s bestselling puzzle game inspired a global subculture of “speedcubing” and problem-solving.
Air Jordan 1
Nike’s first signature sneaker designed for basketball star Michael Jordan blurred the lines between sports and fashion, sparking sneaker culture and defying the NBA’s uniform regulations.
Apple iPhone
In 2007, Apple’s first iPhone redefined mobile technology with its touchscreen interface. Our lives have never been the same since.
