Braun Collection in Kronberg im Taunus, Germany

If you like design museums and are a fan of industrial design, you must make a pilgrimage to the Braun Sammlung. This gem is hidden away on the second floor of what is essentially a German strip mall. It is managed by a dedicated non-profit association (Förderkreis BraunSammlung e.V.) in close collaboration with the Braun brand, headquartered around the corner. Today, you can still buy a Braun shaver (now owned by Procter & Gamble) or a Braun alarm clock, but back in the 1980s, a household could be completely outfitted with Braun's incredibly stylish and user-friendly consumer electronics: ...