At the turn of the 21st century, just as at the turn of the 20th, it's the ready availability of technology that drives new art forms. Four-color process printing and other technological advances 100 years ago helped bring about the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and suddenly everything was designed with a passion. People paid particular attention to the design of industrial objects, like typewriter ribbon and swizzle sticks, where before the look of these objects was not really emphasized. I think we're in the midst of another design revolution, not just in television but in everything from interior design and product design to architecture. You don't need to look further than the aesthetic of the new Macintosh line or the Volkswagen Bug to see it.
Consumers recognize the appeal of sleek design and are paying a premium to get it.
Another design revolution would be great, and it's good for business.