The sleek simplicity of Braun’s designs has made them design icons.
The shockwaves left by its uber-simplified alarm clocks and uncomplicated handheld razors can still be felt in product design today, making it prime fodder for a constant stream of exhibitions, think pieces, and academic papers breaking down its monumental impact on how today’s consumer products look.
Honest Machines, presented in Hong Kong’s WOAW gallery, is another of those exhibitions. However, beyond looking at the mid-century modern design language of Braun’s most famous creations, it’s also interested in using the revolutionary technology inside of them.
April 26, 2025
