ARCHIVE:
Design
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The Crazy Keyboards of Yesteryear
And how they could lead us to a better typing future.
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The Secret History of the Aeron Chair
It wasn’t originally designed for office warriors. It was intended for the elderly.
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“It Smelled Something Like Pizza”
New documents reveal how Apple really invented the iPhone.
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Why Isn’t My Green Card Green?
How this critical immigration document became pink, beige, and blue.
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Montana Quilters Have Their Own License Plate
The curious rise of specialty tags.
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The Rise of the Fork
Knives and spoons are ancient. But we’ve only been eating with forks for a few centuries.
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In Praise of Wooden Spoons
They’re practical. They have a rich cultural history. And they last forever.
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The Perfection of the Paper Clip
It was invented in 1899. It hasn’t been improved upon since.
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What Will Become of the Paper Book?
How their design will evolve in the age of the Kindle.
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The Evolution of Everyday Objects
A new Slate series on the history—and future—of design. Weigh in on what we should cover.
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Sneaking Into Pantone HQ
How color forecasters really decide which hue will be the new black.
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Spring Colorganizing Contest
Slate wants to see the ways you organize your home and office by color.
