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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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

Sorry but I would say quite the opposite is true.

Bland design is always bland and will never hold up. Compare the average furniture from the 80s with the striking Ettore Sottsass/Memphis designs. A 90s Ford with a 90s Ferrari. The iPod with a knock-off product of the time.

Good, daring design will will always age better. It might not stay trendy but there will always be someone interested in it.