Good Design (Don Norman/Dieter Rams)

The object, a pencil sharpener, demonstrates good design because it's very simple and easy to use. It features a click lid that flips over and connects flush with the back edge. Opening the lid reveals two holes: one for graphite and another for color. The cylinder shape makes it easy to grip and use. With a thumb press to one side the top third comes off so the pencil shavings can be disposed. There are no unnecessary parts to this object; it is simply a pencil sharpener in its most basic, yet innovative, form.