Plain, Simple and Useful
Terence Conran's design philosophy is 'plain, simple and useful'. It may not win design prizes but neither does it go out of fashion.
Disposable Products, They Are Just Trash In Transition. Zero Waste Product Design is here to help
Our resources are too precious for disposable junk, stuff that is just thrash in transition.
Sustainable design, the opposite of built in or planned obsolescence
I remember flipping through a book about products and inventions that changed the world. I was amazed to see the evolution from well made, long lasting and repairable products to modern day disposables that are destined for the landfill.