We are surrounded by items, buildings, and even software that was designed one way or another. It tends to stick out when something is so poorly considered that we have to stop and wonder “what were they thinking?” Fortunately, most of the things around us conform to our expectations. A table is a table and a street sign is a street sign.

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Apple first started advertising its products in the late 1970s.The 80s showed a wide variety of ads, some of which served to convince consumers that they should purchase a computer, and specifically an Apple.These ads were text-heavy and light on images , as were many computer and technology ads from that era.Apple ads really came into their heyday during the 1990s, with the "Think Different" campaign, which became very popular as they featured a number of famous people.Here's a stunning compilation of some of Apple's most notable advertisements from the 70s until the present day , including a few videos ads.With the launch of the iMac in the late 90s, Apple ads became much more artistic and, for the most part, focused much more on showcasing the product and used very little text compared with earlier ads.It's also worth noting how the ads changed as the hardware changed. For more on the evolution of Apple's hardware, see The Evolution of Apple Design between 1977-2008 which takes a look at the changes from a hardware perspective.Most recently, Apple has focused on television advertising, most notably with its Mac vs.

Vintage becomes classic when a product maintains its demand and value over time, immune to the introduction and influence of new products, loyal to its original audience while also attracting new generations of customers. An original Porsche 911 is a perfect example. An original fax machine is an awful example...no one cares. No one wants it. Zero value.

Print has been acquired by an independent group of collaborators—Deb Aldrich, Laura Des Enfants, Jessica Deseo, Andrew Gibbs, Steven Heller and Debbie Millman—and soon enough, we’ll be back in full force with an all-new look, all-new content and a fresh outlook for the future! In the meantime, we’re looking back at some of our favorite pieces. Enjoy. From the curious introductory price of $666.66 to spreads featuring David Carson, old Apple and Mac ads are fascinating. On the