Unchanged by design
Unchanged by design collects products that have remained in continuous production for years, and in some cases decades, without meaningful revision to their design. These are enduring objects — watches, tools, kitchen equipment, stationery, and everyday products — where form, function, and manufacturing were resolved so completely at the outset that changing trends and newer alternatives have not improved on them.
The Toaster
Picardie Glass Tumbler
Margrethe Mixing Bowl
Good Grips Swivel Peeler
Achilles Leather Low Top Trainers
Enamel Mug
Bic Maxi Lighter
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Bic Cristal Ballpoint Pen
Embody Office Chair
No 8 Folding Knife
DE Safety Razor 34C HD Straight Guard 43mm
NORDEN Gateleg Table
Lemtosh
Aeron Office Chair
Swiss Tool Spirit MX
Khaki Field Mechanical
FRAKTA Carrier Bag
Swiss Railways Essence Solar
Pioneer X Alox
BC02X classic analogue travel alarm clock
The Greenfan
ICFC1 Clock Radio
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Classic 500 Corkscrew
Max Bill Automatic
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