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Calculator, ET55
This is a calculator. It was designed by Dietrich Lubs and Dieter Rams and manufactured by Braun AG. It is dated 1980. Its medium is abs polymer casing.
An iconic example of Dieter Rams’ relentless "Less-but-better" philosophy is this calculator, whose understated elegance and exacting precision of detail made it an immediate success. Nothing is arbitrary. In addition to the instrument’s absolute clarity of function, the smooth texture feels good, and the rectangular form fits comfortably into the hand. The articulated, color-coded, M & M–shaped push buttons, offset against a matte black background, contribute to an intuitive use of the calculator and add a lighthearted visual appeal. Emotive responses are not generally associated with calculating machines, but this is a possession to be coveted, rather than hide in a drawer until required. As a testament to the tool’s enduring legacy, the minimalist form and the layout of the keypad were inspirations for Apple’s iPhone calculator.
It is credited Courtesy of Cara McCarty.
- Soroban (Japanese Abacus) (Japan)
- wood, bamboo.
- Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History, 1989.0515.01.
- 14.2012.65
- Logos 59 Calculator
- molded plastic, metal.
- Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor.
- 1986-99-1
![A molded plastic, black rectangular calculator with an undulating right side for ease of holding. The number buttons are black with white numbers, the function buttons are yellow with black functons, the plus, minus and multiplication buttons are red triangular shaped with white symbols and there are two turquoise circular buttons. In the top right the word [ZEICO] is printed in white capital letters. The display screen is in an oval panel at the top.](https://images.collection.cooperhewitt.org/93427_f14cae37019cdb4a_n.jpg "Phorm Ergonomic Hand-Held Calculator")
- Phorm Ergonomic Hand-Held Calculator
- molded plastic, electronic components.
- Gift of Arango Design Foundation.
- 1994-31-6
Our curators have highlighted 2 objects that are related to this one.
- Multiplication Table Sampler (USA)
- silk embroidery on wool foundation.
- Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
- 2003-14-2
- Tetractys 2P Electronic Calculator Calculator
- plastic housing.
- Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor.
- 1986-99-4
Its dimensions are
H x W x D: 13.6 x 7.8 x 1 cm (5 3/8 x 3 1/16 x 3/8 in.)
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Tools: Extending Our Reach.
