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December 19, 2007
Tags: Innovation

Designer Approved 2006

By Fast Company staff

"Its attraction lies not only in its modern and innovative look but also its classic design and heritage."
- Jochen Zeitz, CEO, Puma AG [1]


"The designs are sleek and luxuriously simple, never compromising the high quality of the extraordinary sound experience."
- Jochen Zeitz, CEO, Puma AG [2]


"A traditional item is transformed into something entirely new. The fusion of the traditional Louis XVI French style with ultramodern elements and materials is what amazes and attracts me the most."
- Jochen Zeitz, CEO, Puma AG [3]


"They fit my hand perfectly. I've had this pair for seven years."
- Paula Scher, partner, Pentagram [4]


"I've worn it since I started painting. It's my lucky apron."
- Paula Scher, partner, Pentagram [5]


"It is heroic, iconic, and uniquely American, all at once."
- Paula Scher, partner, Pentagram [6]


"A great combination of sport, business, and rock 'n' roll. Only Nike can pull that off."
- Steve McCallion, creative director, Ziba Design [7]


"Combine the Sony PSP with noise cancellation headphones, and you can shave three hours off that cross-country flight."
- Steve McCallion, creative director, Ziba Design [8]


"It's like a SoHo loft, but mobile. Park this on the beach, catch a fish a day, and you're set."
- Steve McCallion, creative director, Ziba Design [9]


"Each unit is basically a receiver and amplifier; all work together wirelessly from one computer -- but independently -- it's an incredible invention."
- Clive Wilkinson, founder, Clive Wilkinson Architects [10]


Gehry's cardboard furniture was a paradigm shift. And to do a whole suite of furniture in cardboard was kind of revolutionary."
- Clive Wilkinson, founder, Clive Wilkinson Architects [11]


"I've spent 20 years looking for the perfect hand-thrown dinner plate, and I've found it--undecorated and extremely subtle."
- Clive Wilkinson, founder, Clive Wilkinson Architects [12]


More slideshows from Masters of design [13]: