Consumer
As Media Transforms, So Does TV
By: Kazon Robinson
Change, when considered, occurs all the time on a 24/7
basis. From simple things such as changing our socks or to complex concepts
such as a caterpillar's metamorphosis into an amazing butterfly. Change is all
around us and it is most ingrained within the media.
Over the last several decades, media has changed
drastically. Whether it is TV's introduction in the 60s or the revolution of
social media, the medium has changed profoundly throughout the world. So with
the change of the medium there is also a shift in the media presently. TV,
specifically throughout the 60s continuing to this day. That can be seen in the
way houses and back drops for houses were built differently but still held some
similarities.
drastically. Whether it is TV's introduction in the 60s or the revolution of
social media, the medium has changed profoundly throughout the world. So with
the change of the medium there is also a shift in the media presently. TV,
specifically throughout the 60s continuing to this day. That can be seen in the
way houses and back drops for houses were built differently but still held some
similarities.
A quirky infographic
by Terry Fabrics tells of the family household transition beginning from the
1960s to the 2010s. From it we can gather information about the transformation
of media.
by Terry Fabrics tells of the family household transition beginning from the
1960s to the 2010s. From it we can gather information about the transformation
of media.
Thus we can see the transition of trends in design and
fabrics. For example, the most common piece of furniture in most of the infographics
is a sofa. Now of course the design is different for each of them but many
share this key component. A sofa is usually meant as a sign of comfort or
relaxation in their own home. It is often a welcoming sign for guests who are
allowed a seat. That is nearly never changing in the infographics. That
excludes shows such as: Dallas and The Brady Bunch. This implies a trend in
living room design and how depending on certain times and certain situations
the design of a living room was altered.
fabrics. For example, the most common piece of furniture in most of the infographics
is a sofa. Now of course the design is different for each of them but many
share this key component. A sofa is usually meant as a sign of comfort or
relaxation in their own home. It is often a welcoming sign for guests who are
allowed a seat. That is nearly never changing in the infographics. That
excludes shows such as: Dallas and The Brady Bunch. This implies a trend in
living room design and how depending on certain times and certain situations
the design of a living room was altered.
While all the living rooms differ in many ways with
some containing family portraits, while others containing plants. The one thing
kept similar is the feature of a coffee table. While some are very simplistic
such as Dallas in their color and
design choice, others are complex such as Friends
with its arts and portraits. However, despite their difference they are similar
in having a coffee table of some sort. That constant trend shows how while
media has changed vastly in a comparison of 60 years there are trends that
still go on to this day due to the impact of prior media.
some containing family portraits, while others containing plants. The one thing
kept similar is the feature of a coffee table. While some are very simplistic
such as Dallas in their color and
design choice, others are complex such as Friends
with its arts and portraits. However, despite their difference they are similar
in having a coffee table of some sort. That constant trend shows how while
media has changed vastly in a comparison of 60 years there are trends that
still go on to this day due to the impact of prior media.
In the end, media is no doubt changing constantly. Some
trends follow into another decade while others fade into memory. Whether a
trend does not fall into memory it goes to be a buzz, the idea of the trend was
not pulled from the void. In fact, it was inspired by countless other trends
that still persist to this day.
About the Author:
Kazon Robinson is currently a Marketing Intern at IIR USA and a high school student at
All Hallows. Kazon helps oversee and revise the data entry of spreadsheets with
information relating to investors, twitter handles, and conferences. He also
has experience interacting with other writers from participating in the AH
Writers and Authors Club. He has previously worked at Bronxworks Betances
Community Center as an Office Assistant where he provided professional service
and directions for callers. He can be reached atkrobinson@iirusa.com
Kazon Robinson is currently a Marketing Intern at IIR USA and a high school student at
All Hallows. Kazon helps oversee and revise the data entry of spreadsheets with
information relating to investors, twitter handles, and conferences. He also
has experience interacting with other writers from participating in the AH
Writers and Authors Club. He has previously worked at Bronxworks Betances
Community Center as an Office Assistant where he provided professional service
and directions for callers. He can be reached atkrobinson@iirusa.com
Check out the infographic below: