OUR TOP 10 LISTS

10. Pez dispensers

These things have been imitating cartoon characters since the beginning of time. They are iconic in themselves, but generally also display the upper quadrant of an iconic character... It's like an icon within an icon.

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Author: Quirky Design Team

9. Yo-Yo

This toy has been a favorite among children (and lonely adults) for centuries. It's simplicity really does make it a beautiful object. Who knew a round piece of wood and a string would still be relevant after the internet came around?

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8. Gameboy

Gameboy is the kind of object that anyone can identify from across a room. It was our first real introduction to portable media and had a huge impact on the future of portable devices

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7. Aeron Chair

They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Well, the Aeron Chair is such an icon that every chair company since has taken cues from its function and aesthetic.

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6. iMac

The original iMac will go down in history as being the first computer that requires multiple adjectives to describe it's appearance. People were previously unaware that computers could be any color other than beige. This computer was certainly a game changer.

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5. Dieter Rams Radio

Dieter Rams must be one of the greatest designers whose main goal in creating an object is that it has the least amount of design as possible. This simple radio has been influential to some of the most important designers throughout recent history. (Turn your head 90 degrees, squint your eyes and you've got yourself an iPod)

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Author: Quirky Design Team

4. Converse Shoes

Everyone and their grandma has owned a pair of these shoes. No, literally, my grandma owned these shoes. Unmistakable around the world.

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3. Beetle

Love it or hate it, this car is one of the most recognizable on the road. Old Beetle and new alike, there is no more iconic auto puttering down the Autobahn.

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Author: Quirky Design Team

2. Dyson Fan

This fan has caused more debate than anyone ever thought a fan could create, but you've got to give it to Dyson, no one will mistake his fan for anyone else's.
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1. iPod

No list of icons could be complete without the iPod. This device changed the music industry and looked damn good doing it. I am willing to bet that in 50 years, kids will still know what a first generation iPod looks like.

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Author: Quirky Design Team