(Diagram courtesy of Wikipedia)
Design is an integral part of the tools we use daily; from the complex to the most basic item you can find, such as a toothpick.
I came across a slice of trivia in Wikipedia today:
Area code 212 is a telephone area code in New York City.
New York City was originally given area code 212 when area codes were assigned in 1947, because it is the fastest area code that could be dialed with a rotary dial given the numbering plan. At the time, 1 was not allowed as the first digit, the second digit was either 0 or 1, and area codes could not end with 1 or 0.
Every design should have a purpose. Area code 212 addressed two valuable points:
- determining the shortest and fastest way of navigating
- overcoming technological or physical limitations by finding a work-around
Pointers to keep in mind when designing your next project!
To learn more about area codes and the North American Numbering Plan.
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