Why do bland designs, whether it be cars or furniture or tech gadgets etc., tend to age better than striking adventurous designs which were more loved when they came out?

Question

Why do bland designs, whether it be cars or furniture or tech gadgets etc., tend to age better than striking adventurous designs which were more loved when they came out?

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Answer 1

In the case of cars, bland designs tend to be the best way to balance fuel economy and pedestrian safety laws. Those sweet wings and other bold design features tend to create drag, and those cool exposed bumpers and bold front and hood desings tended to push pedestrians under the car rather than onto the hood.