Design Classics
Temporada 2
1980s documentary series looking at revolutionary pieces of design.
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5 Episodes
- The Sony Walkman
E1The Sony WalkmanLooking back at the 1980s it will be hard to miss 50 million Sony Walkmans. The machine's success is a symbol of Japan's post-war economic miracle. Why are the Japanese so good at making intricate hi-tech products? Design Classics looks at the philosophy behind modern Japanese design to reveal roots deep in the Japanese consciousness. - The Fred Perry ShirtE2
The Fred Perry ShirtSupermods, skinheads, pop stars and tennis heroes - all of them have worn the shirt that takes its name from the legendary British tennis player. How did a sports shirt become a fashion icon? What does its laurel wreath emblem signify? Was it really the first casual shirt? Fred Perry , business rival Rene Lacoste and journalist Stuart Cosgrove try to solve the riddle of the old skinhead saying: 'shirt by Fred, 'nuff said'. - Shell LogoE4
Shell LogoMost large companies adopt a symbol to identify themselves and sell their product. Shelf's is one of the most famous. But it was selected at random and had already been used as a symbol for centuries. Its casual use during this century would scandalise any of today's corporate image makers. Despite this it has become one of the most successful pieces of graphic design.