Small Thing Big Idea is an original TED series that celebrates the lasting genius of everyday objects. Experts from various disciples explain how these humble designs have indelibly changed the world.
Michael Bierut: The genius of the London Tube Map
Paola Antonelli: The 3000-year history of the hoodie
Caroline Weaver: Why the pencil is perfect
Daniel Engber: How the progress bar keeps you sane
Kyra Gaunt: How the jump rope got its rhythm
Isaac Mizrahi: How the button changed fashion
David Rockwell: The hidden ways stairs shape your life
Margaret Gould Stewart: How the hyperlink changed everything
Paola Antonelli: Why pasta comes in all shapes and sizes
A.J. Jacobs: The evolution of the coffee cup lid
David Biello: How the compass unlocked the world
Debbie Millman: The function and fashion of eyeglasses
Jennifer 8. Lee: Why 1.5 billion people eat with chopsticks
Chip Kidd: Why books are here to stay
Jon Gray: The power of the Afro pick
