Why Simple Everyday Objects Are Impossible to Make

Design Theory October 9, 2025
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Design Theory explores how design shapes our culture and our behaviors. Design Theory is run by John Mauriello. He is a creative director, industrial designer, and a former Adjunct Professor at California College of the Arts. He has done design work for some of the biggest brands in the world.

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Go to https://surfshark.com/designtheory or use code DESIGNTHEORY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/JohnMauriello CHECK OUT MY OTHER SOCIALS: DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hFw55nh TWITTER: https://twitter.com/john_mauriello IG: https://www.instagram.com/mauriellodesign/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauriellojohn/ Toaster/pencil B Roll shot with: BMPCC6K https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera Video Assist https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicvideoassist All content directed, written and (partially) edited by John Mauriello. John Mauriello has been working professionally as an industrial designer since 2010. He is a former adjunct professor at California College of the Arts. This video uncovers the insane complexity behind the “simple” objects in our lives. Centuries of innovation, billions of dollars in development, and entire global supply chains built the things we take for granted every day.

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