Tastemakers: Industrial Designers
December 6, 2005 | Senay TOPCUOGLU
We live in a world of stuff. It accumulates in our homes, garages and offices.
We tuck it into nightstands and glove compartments.
Occasionally we throw it out, but, inevitably, we go out and buy more stuff.
In fact, we're buying more stuff every year.
In 2004, Americans spent $987.8 billion on durable goods such as motor vehicles, furniture and household equipment, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
But even in this cycle of gather, dispose, repeat, there are objects that stand out.
From the new BMW 7-Series to candy-colored iMacs, these are the products whose ingenuity captures our imaginations and whose lines catch our eye.
These are the chairs that straighten our slouches, the containers that prevent us from spilling on our laps, the handy tools that are triumphs of form and function.
They are the vehicles that transport us along roads -- and even through the stratosphere -- in comfort and style.
more: forbes.com/lifestyle/2005/12/05/tastemakers-indust (562)
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