Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized Talk recommendations and more. Take a trip down the microworld as roboticists Paul McEuen and Marc Miskin explain how they design and mass-produce […]
Author A.J. Jacobs shows how the coffee cup lid was perfectly designed to give you a full sensory experience while drinking. Small Thing Big Idea, a TED original series, celebrates the lasting genius of everyday […]
Here's how the surfboard changed our relationship to water, according to Fues Project founder Yves Behar. Small Thing Big Idea, a TED original series, celebrates the lasting genius of everyday objects so perfectly designed that […]
The Afro pick is much more than a styling tool. It's a major player in Black history, explains artist Jon Gray. Small Thing Big Idea, a TED original series, celebrates the lasting genius of everyday […]
Despite the rise of e-books, physical books aren’t going anywhere. Graphic designer Chip Kidd shares why their design is so lasting. Small Thing Big Idea, a TED original series, celebrates the lasting genius of everyday […]
Author and cofounder of Plympton, Jennifer 8. Lee, explains how the chopstick spread from the East to the West — and was designed to give you the perfect bite. Small Thing Big Idea, a TED […]
Glasses were originally created to overcome physical obstacles, but Debbie Millman, host of "Design Matters," shares how they turned into a fashion statement. Small Thing Big Idea, a TED original series, celebrates the lasting genius […]
“Everything that we think of as world history would not have taken place without the compass.” Science curator David Biello explains how the device changed our relationship to the world. Small Thing Big Idea, a […]
Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized Talk recommendations and more. Ever wondered how your smartphone works? Take a journey down to the atomic level with scientist Cathy Mulzer, who […]
Think twice when picking what pasta you want for dinner. The shape of your noodle makes a difference, explains Paola Antonelli, senior curator at The Museum of Modern Art. Small Thing Big Idea, a TED […]
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