Apple brought back Braun design, but Google is bringing back Olivetti
by Cory Doctorow from on (#35M0Q)
1960s/70s Italian industrial design was led by Olivetti, featuring products with "touches of joy that enliven everyday tasks" featuring bright color and playful forms, very different from the Braun look of minimalist, "Snow White" gadgets that are the precursor to Apple's design language. (more")