TRENDS AT 50
October 1971
For several years in the 1970s , every issue of Trends ( then known as Apartment News ) showcased this same geometric design , although each month featured a different color scheme . This example from 1971 stands out partly because of its classic Halloween color scheme , and also because this was one of the rare instances where the cover itself was printed on a different color of paper than basic white . This was an era well before most of the magazine covers we ’ ve revisited this year , and it ’ s remarkable to look back at these early examples and see how far the Association has come in the past 50 years and how Trends has changed with the times .
October 1978
Later in the decade our magazine covers moved away from those early designs and began showcasing more illustrations . This issue from 1978 is rather interesting because of the use of just orange and white . It also stands out that this is the only October issue in the Trends archive that actually acknowledges the Halloween holiday .
October 2004
Another design that stands out in a big way is this cover from 2004 , which showcased the Association ’ s then-recent move into an office space in Cherry Creek . This was only one of 2 covers in Trends history to be printed horizontally , which really makes it pop . While AAMD has since moved into a different office space , its doors remain open for members . We encourage you to look at our current schedule of events on aamdhq . org to see which of our upcoming classes and meetings may be of interest , and we hope to see you soon !
Fall 2006
Although on the surface this pleasant scenery is a welcome image to celebrate autumn , this cover from 2006 was also a metaphor for change within the Association . As explained this issue ’ s letter from the president , AAMD was in the midst of expanding and reorganizing staff to help accommodate its ever-growing membership , and also continuing to improve its resources and offerings to keep up with changing technology . That same metaphor still works today , as AAMD is continually striving to adjust and find new ways to serve its members . www . aamdhq . org OCTOBER 2021 TRENDS | 11