In the modern era, Lillian Moller Gilbreth (1878 – 1972) stands out as a true innovator in her field. She was a renowned psychologist and engineer and, despite her demanding career, still found time to raise 12 children. Her busy home life likely served as the inspiration behind some of her designs, which many people take for granted in modern kitchens. Those shelves you use for condiments inside fridge doors? Those are Gilbreth’s invention. That foot-pedal trash can you use to keep your hands clean while disposing of waste? Hers, too. Gilbreth received numerous awards and honorary degrees for her efforts to help modern households function more efficiently. She was also the inspiration for the book “Cheaper by the Dozen,” which was written by two of her children and later turned into a movie.
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