FEBRUARY 7, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Rise of the Tilt-Top Table. Impact: If it weren't for the tilt-top table, we might never have had the phrase 'on shaky ground' become a popular metaphor for political instability. Thank you, Queen Anne, for the wobbly metaphor that continues to shake the foundations of governments today!. Fact: Did you know that the tilt-top table was the original multi-purpose furniture? It was perfect for tea, gossip, and hiding that awkward conversation about your ex..
• Headline: CURRENTS: A Bold New Magazine. Impact: Lloyd Lecash's critique of magazines triggered a design renaissance that inadvertently led to the rise of influencers. You're welcome, Instagram—thanks for turning our feeds into a never-ending catalogue of avocado toast and overpriced lattes.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'graphic inspiration' was just a fancy way of saying, 'We ran out of ideas, so here are some pictures of cats'?.
• Headline: Architectural Innovations in Glass Art. Impact: Warren Carther's glass vases paved the way for future architects to become artists, which eventually led to the rise of the 'artsy-fartsy' architect stereotype. Now, every building looks like it should come with a side of quinoa salad.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more fragile than glass art is the ego of the architect who designed it?.
• Headline: While a Rose Is a Rose, A Vase Is Forever. Impact: Pat Braun's floral wisdom made Valentine's Day the most profitable day for florists, leading to a spike in desperate last-minute purchases, thus ensuring that every year, someone is left with a wilted bouquet and a broken heart.. Fact: Did you know that Valentine's Day is when florists make enough money to fund their dreams of becoming professional cupids? Spoiler: they never do..
• Headline: CURRENTS; In Honor of Architects Standing the Test of Time. Impact: The recognition of seasoned architects led to the eternal struggle between youthful exuberance and the wisdom of experience. As a result, we now have skyscrapers that resemble both your grandparent's house and a futuristic spaceship—confusing, yet oddly nostalgic.. Fact: Did you know that most architects spend their 40s figuring out how to make their mid-life crisis look like a contemporary design statement?.
• Headline: CURRENTS; A Magazine Interested In Image. Impact: Lloyd Lecash's declaration of 'graphic inspiration' being dead led to a visual revolution in media. This ultimately caused the rise of 'content creators' who think a well-placed filter is a substitute for actual talent. Bravo, society!. Fact: Did you know that the more a magazine claims to be 'lavish,' the more likely it is to feature a 10-page spread on how to properly arrange your cereal?.
• Headline: CURRENTS; Up-to-the-Present Look At What Made Modern. Impact: The retroactive analysis of modern design caused a wave of nostalgia that made everyone suddenly want to live like they were in a 1960s sitcom. Say goodbye to minimalism and hello to avocado-green appliances!. Fact: Did you know that the 1935-65 period is often referred to as 'the golden age of questionable taste'? Because nothing says 'I have style' like a shag carpet in your kitchen..