FORM MEETS DYSFUNCTION

The first “design trend” was started by one person and copied by everyone who feared being late.

✗ FAKE
This is a joke. Design trends emerge from many influences, such as culture, technology and economics, and rarely from a single person's idea.

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The first “flat design” was invented after a printer ran out of ink. Suddenly, minimalism.Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product design and marketing since 2000 — every December, marketing teams collectively repaint reality.The first “mood” in moodboard was “panic.” The second was “deadline.”The first icon set was inspired by ancient cave drawings. That’s why “settings” still looks like a mysterious wheel.The first brand mascot was hired because HR couldn’t find culture. So they drew one.The first A/B test was between “Nice” and “Mean.” Mean won. Clicks don’t lie.See all Form Meets Dysfunction facts →

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