From White Claw to Trump Straws, consumer culture brought us stuff we loved, loathed, and were baffled by. This list of the 15 most influential objects of the year was published on Marker, Medium’s business publication. Each object and its title are visualized in the midst of a “splash”, to highlight their impact and eccentric story. The lede image is a tribute to NOW That’s What I Call Music album art, adding an edge of pop and nostalgia.
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