Machines
“My best efforts resulted in products
that did their job as expected—you
look at it, right away guess what it
is supposed to do, and that’s exactly
what it does.”
Charles Harrison designs
machines used around
the home
Charles “Chuck” Harrison is one the most o productive and respected
American industrial designers of his time. He H has been involved in the
design of more than 750 consumer products c that have improved the
life of millions. Harrison helped design the portable hair dryer, toasters,
stereos, lawn n mowers, sewing machines,
and the see-t th rough measuring cup.
He worked on power tools, fondue pots,
and stoves. Among A his most important
designs was the first plastic garbage can.
The tough plastic a can was lighter and
d ble than the traditional metal more durable
container evolved shortly can. The round n
square green hulk with into the familiar
and raccoon-proof lid. two wheels a
In this walk-behind lawn mower,
the gas tank is placed with
the engine for a more
unified appearance.
Harrison designed this hedge trimmer with plastic
parts to minimize its weight.