Timeline

1. Timeline News and publications that happened between 1990s to now…….

2. 1990 • South Africa: Nelson Mandela released from prison; end of apartheid negotiated. • Margaret Thatcher resigns as British prime Minister. • East and West Germany reunited. • Internet became worldwide.

3. Design in 1990s Philippe Starke – juicy salif

4. The Ninja Turtles • The ninja Turtles started production in 1990.

5. 1991 • Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia win independence from USSR. • Fox Broadcasting is the first network to permit condom advertising on television. • The first cholera epidemic in a century sickens 100,000 and kills more than 700 in South America. • France agrees to sign 1968 treaty banning spread of atomic weapons

6. 1991 - Inline Skates

7. 1992 • North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed • Compact discs surpass cassette tapes as the preferred medium for recorded music. • There are 900 million television sets in use around the world; 201 million are in the United States.

8. 1992 – Tracy Island (Thunderbirds)

9. 1993 • China breaks nuclear test moratorium. • British House of Commons approves European unity pact. • Five arrested, sixth sought in bombing of World Trade Centre in New York. • A 13-year-old Los Angeles boy accuses Michael Jackson of fondling him. Jackson vehemently denies the charge. The two parties reach an out-of-court settlement.

10. 1993 – Mr Blobby

11. 1994 • South Africa holds first interracial national election and Nelson Mandelaelected President. • Kurt Cobain kills himself. He was 27 • Friends and ER was broadcasted on NBC. • Thousands dead in Rwanda massacre.

12. 1994 – Magic Eye Pictures

13. Design in 1994 Ron Arad – Bookworm shelf

14. 1995 • US rescues Mexico’s economy with $20-billion aid program • France explodes nuclear device in Pacific • The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum opens in Cleveland. Renowned architect I. M. Pei designed the ultra-modern, 150,000 square-foot building.

15. Rock and roll Museum

16. 1995 – Play Station

17. 1996 • France agreed to end nuclear testing • Britain alarmed by an outbreak of mad cow disease • Broadcasters and television and PC manufacturers agree on a standard for HDTV (high-definition digital television).

18. Designs in 1996 Aki Maita - Tamagotchi

19. Designs in 1996 Alessandro Mendini - Philips-Alessi line

20. 1996 – Tomb Raider

21. 1997 • European Union plans to admit six nations • Hebron agreement signed; Israel gives up large part of West Bank city of Hebron • Hong Kong returns to Chinese rule • J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is published in the U.K. • Princess Diana died

22. 1998 • Europeans agree on single currency, the euro • India conducts three atomic tests despite worldwide disapproval • Titanic becomes the highest-grossing film of all time, raking in more than $580 million domestically. • Viagra was launched

23. 1998 – Beanie Babies

24. 1999 • Nelson Mandela, first black president of South Africa, steps down (June 16), and Thabo Mbeki takes over. • Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills more than 15,600 and leaves 600,000 homeless in Turkey • The number of Internet users worldwide reaches 150 million by the beginning of 1999. Over 50% are from the United States.

25. 1999 – Folding Scooters

26. 2000 • Opening of Tate Modern, Bankside, London • Global warming leads to accelerating worldwide climate change • Mad cow disease alarms Europe • Boris Yeltsin resigns as president of Russia

27. Heelys shoes created and sold by American, Roger Adams, in 2000

28. 2001 • Twin Towers were destroyed by terrorists attacks • In response to Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, U.S. and British forces launch bombing campaign on Taliban government and al-Qaeda terrorist camps in Afghanistan Bombings continue on a daily basis. • Cloning animals results in defects. Scientists report mounting evidence of random genetic errors that threaten similar efforts to duplicate humans

29. 2001 – iPod Launched

30. 2002 • MTV host the first MTV awards in Asia • Tamil Tigers and Sri Lankan government sign a cease-fire agreement, ending 19 years of civil war • Israeli tanks and warplanes attack West Bank towns of Nablus, Jenin, Bethlehem, and others in response to string of Palestinian suicide attacks

31. 2003 • In State of the Union address, Bush announces that he is ready to attack Iraq even without a UN mandate • U.S. and Britain launch war against Iraq • The Pixar team released another animated treasure with Finding Nemo, The film grossed more than $340 million.

32. Solar tower Invented by jorg Schlaich

33. No contact jacket Invented by Adam Whiton and Yolita Nugent, protects the wearer by electric shocking any attackers. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hHpgTeJ1zQQ&mode=related&search= http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=IPfGyYRy500&mode=related&search=

34. 2004 • Summer Olympics take place in Athens, Greece • Enormous tsunami devastates Asia; 200,000 killed • North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) formally admits 7 new countries: Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia

35. 2005 • Worldwide aid pours in to help the eleven Asian countries devastated by the Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami • Tony Blair becomes first Labour Party prime minister to win three successive terms, but his party loses a large number of seats in the elections • London hit by Islamic terrorist bombings, killing 52 and wounding about 700. It is Britain's worst attack since World War II

36. 2006 • Saddam Hussein is convicted of crimes against humanity by an Iraqi court,and hanged in Baghdad. • Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, fires rockets into Israel. In response, Israel launches a major military attack, sending thousands of troops into Lebanon.

37. Skinny jeans

38. 2007 • Tony Blair resigns prime minister and Gordon Brown takes over • North Korea Agrees to Disable Nuclear Fuel Plants • Three Earthquakes Strike Indonesia • Bridge Collapses into the Mississippi River • Ban on smoking in public places.

39. Stab proof hoodie The £65 black cotton tops are lined with Kevlar, a synthetic fibre that can be spun into knife-resistant fabric sheets five times stronger than steel.

40. London Eye

41. Julia Barfield and David Marks • Julia and David created the idea on their table in the kitchen in south London in 1993 that was when they created the idea for London Eye. • David researched and developed the idea for a giant observation wheel and Julia found the perfect location by put drawing London Eye in Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank in London.

42. London Eye • Late 1998Building start on the British Airways London Eye • October 1999The London Eye was lifted up over the River Thames • March 2000The London Eye officially opens to the public • March 2001The Eye celebrated its first official birthday. Since opening, the London Eye has welcomed more than 3.5 million customers during the first year. • October 2001In 18 months after the London Eye opened, more than 6 million customers went inside London Eye. • December 2001A six tonne ice sculpture of London’s skyline was pulled together on site. It took 6 hours to create the sculpture. • August 2002The popular London Eye river cruise experience was opened. • February 2002Exciting wedding packages were introduced

43. October 2004The Eye was lit in pink during October in support of Breakthrough Breast Care Awareness Month. Over £30,000 was raised during this month for the charity. • February 2004On Valentine's day, the London eye was open until midnight to create a romantic atmosphere. • September 2003The first dining package was introduced with a restaurant. • February 2006The London Eye was finally granted a 25 year lease agreement.December 2005The first civil partnership was performed on the Eye. To mark the special occasion, the Eye was turned pink. December also saw the London Eye become a national representation by being the centre of the New Year celebrations in London. By the end of 2005, the Eye has welcomed over 18 million visitors and won over 40 awards for tourism, architecture and engineering. • July 2005The 20 millionth customer was welcomed to the Eye. • March 2005The Eye celebrates its fifth anniversary. 7,000 quarter bottles of Laurent-Perrier Champagne and 3,000 bottles of orange juice were given away to customers to help celebrate the special day.

44. 40 Awards in 10 Years • Structural Special Award 2000, awarded by The Institution of Structural Engineers for London Eye • National Steel Award 2000, Winner in the infrastructure category, awarded to Hollandia For London Eye • Corus Construction Award 2000, For London Eye • Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Awards 2000, Winner of the Special Award for BA London Eye • London First Millennium Award 2000, Awarded for an outstanding contribution to architecture in the Capital For London Eye • Leisure Property Awards 2000, Winner in three categories: Best National Scheme / Best Regeneration Scheme / Best Innovative Concept. For London Eye • Dupont Benedictus Awards for Innovation 2000, Honoured for Special Merit For London Eye • AIA Design Award 2000, Overall Winner (awarded jointly) For London Eye

45. RIBA Award for Architecture 2000, For London Eye, Short-listed for Stirling Prize • Prince Philip Designers Prize 2000, Special Commendation Presented by Prince Philip to David Marks & Julia Barfield for London Eye • London Tourism Awards 2000, People’s Choice Award for London Eye • European Award for Steel Structures 2001, Overall winner throughout Europe for outstanding design and construction For London Eye • Faculty of Building, Barbara Miller Trophy 2001, Awarded to David Marks by Faculty of Building For London Eye • Walpole Awards 2001, Best British Innovation Award For London Eye • Design Week Special Award 2001, Awarded to MBA honouring creative excellence in design For London Eye • D & A D Awards 2001, Gold & Silver Award for The Most Outstanding Environmental Design and Architecture – For London Eye

46. FX International Design Awards 2001, Blueprint Award, Best New Public Building For London Eye • BT Vision 100 Index 2002, Visionary Top Team Award For British Airways London Eye • Civic Trust Award 2002, For Watersports & Environmental Centre, Hackney • Queens Award for Enterprise2002, Awarded to MBA for innovation in the creation of the London Eye • CoolBrands 2003, London Eye • CoolBrands 2004, London Eye • CoolBrands 2005, London Eye

47. David Marks Spiral Café was made in October, 2004

48. Hackney Watersports and Environmental Centre

49. Leicester Square

50. Turner Prize The Turner Prize is an annual prize presented to a British visual artist under 50, named after the painter J.M.W. Turner. It is organized by the Tate Gallery, and since its beginnings in 1984 it has become the United Kingdom's most publicised art award. It has become associated with conceptual art, although it represents all media and painters have also won the prize.