Good product design: The 10 principles of Dieter Rams
San Francisco MOMA currently has an exhibit on designer Dieter Rams, who influenced Apple and other tech companies. See his principles of good design.
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Samuel Morse revolutionized global communications. However, first he painted a masterpiece that was a failure in its own time, and finally led Morse to give up painting for life as an inventor.
Read MoreThe fascinating da Vinci portrait that's even better than the Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa is the world's most famous painting, but it's not my favorite da Vinci portrait. After volunteering in the "Da Vinci: The Genius" exhibit this summer, I've fallen for "Lady with an Ermine."
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