Ted Eron Designed That

What do Elmer's Glue, Krylon Spray Paint, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have in common? The designer Ted Eron, of course. You may not know his name, but you know Ted Eron. Although he remains largely unknown in the public consciousness, Eron played an integral role in defining the aesthetics of everyday American goods and widely used household staples in 1950s and 60s.

In Ted Eron Designed That, Joseph B. Eron and Elizabeth Eron Roth—Ted's children—chronicle the life and art of their fathe...