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1930s
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1960s
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1990s
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Ideas
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streamlining, ergonomics
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short-lived products, throwaway society, consumerism
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recycling, energy-saving, product durability,
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Designers
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Henry Dreyfuss
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Verner Panton, Eero Aarnio, Andre Courreges
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Jane Atfield, Trevor Baylis
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Products
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boats, aircraft, cars, domestic appliances, telephone
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furniture, plastic chair, ball chair, silver foil suits
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solar cars, electric cars, shelving unit, mobile telephones, wind-up radio
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Materials
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Bakelite (an early plastic)
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plastic, futuristic materials
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recycled materials like paper and plastic
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