Posted by Eric Teng on February 17 at 12:00 AM
During his tenure as lead designer at Sears, Roebuck and Company, Mr. Harrison was involved with the design of over 750 consumer products, including portable hair dryers, stereos, toasters, Craftsman power tools, lawn mowers, sewing machines and the see-through measuring cup. He also has the distinction of having re-designed the iconic Fisher Price View-Master toy. Remember the bright red outer shell, the two large friendly view holes, and that click wheel? More than the visual appeal, Mr. Harrison also updated the product in a way that was more cost effective, could be produced faster, and created timeless appeal for children the world over.
My favorite of designer’s creations is the one product most of us take for granted, yet can’t live without—the plastic trash can. A lighter, more durable alternative to its metal counterpart, it has been credited with changing the sound of trash collection day forever. I would imagine that companies such as Rubbermaid owe their eternal gratitude to Mr. Harrison, who created not only a lasting product, but an entire category.
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