Apple is always the company that springs to mind when people think of outstanding consumer-product design. And while you may be tired of everyone throwing themselves at the altar of Steve Jobs, Apple consistently churns out innovative products that are defined by their beauty, intuitiveness, and usefulness--qualities that have forever influenced the way we think about and assess consumer goods.
Editor’s Note
This piece is part of a series explaining each category in Fast Company’s Innovation By Design Awards .
So whether you’re buying a coffeemaker, laptop bag, or thermostat, you probably look first and foremost for a design that...
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