Projects by the students of the
Bachelor Major in Art, Major in Design,
and the Master in Eco-Social Design

Zippo Lighter (1932) – George Grant Blaisdell

Student
Lecturer/s
Course topic/s
Course/s

BA Practice Based Course

Year

2022

semester

A Zippo lighter is a reusable metal lighter produced by Zippo Manufacturing Company of Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. Thousands of different styles and designs have been made in the eight decades since their introduction, including military versions for specific regiments. Zippo lighters have been sold around the world and have been described as “a legendary and distinct symbol of America”.