7. An AK-47
Mikhail Kalashnikov's Soviet assault rifle was a controversial addition to the museum's collection in 2011. Famed for its simplicity and robustness, it's a terrorist icon and has probably killed millions. So, form and function.
Housed in a building that is superb example of modern design itself, the new Design Museum also contains some outstanding works of art, representing the epitome of human design. We paid a visit to the sparkling new museum, fresh out of its wrapping, to uncover some of its highlights...
