All that! The ’90s Trends We Can’t Forget

Cubicles & Clippy: Office Life in the ’90s

From Windows 95 to the rise of email, the ’90s office was a tech revolution in the making.

The 1990s office environment was a blend of emerging technology and classic workplace habits. Desktops hummed with the sound of dial-up modems, and chunky monitors dominated every desk. Windows 95 was the new kid on the block, transforming how we worked and communicated. Fax machines still held their ground, but email was quickly becoming the go-to for project updates and coordination. Architects and engineers poured over blueprints on drafting tables while simultaneously getting acquainted with the early days of CAD software. It was a time when the old-school approach met the digital revolution head-on.

Conference rooms were decked out with overhead projectors and transparency sheets, and presentations were all about perfectly timed handouts. Collaboration often meant gathering around a massive blueprint, marking it up with colored pencils, and debating design details. Rolodexes still had a place of honor next to the phone, and sticky notes covered just about every surface. Office culture embraced casual Fridays and team-building outings, while coffee breaks turned into impromptu brainstorms about how to take advantage of the new tech without losing that hands-on craftsmanship. It was a decade where innovation met tradition, and the possibilities felt endless.

  • Built to Last: ’90s Edition

  • A look back at the designs and innovations that shaped our legacy in the 1990s.

Back in the day: What Things Cost in the ’90s

When gas was cheap, Beanie Babies were an investment strategy, and a movie ticket still left room for popcorn—let’s look back at ’90s prices.

  • Groceries

  • Eggs (1doz)

    Beer (6pk)

    Ice Cream (1gal)

    ............................... $

    ............................... $

    ............................... $

    1.00

    4.50

    3.00

  • Travel

  • Gas (1gal)

    Disney World Tic

    Ford F150

    ............................... $

    ............................... $

    ............................... $

    1.16

    31.00

    12,000.00

  • Clothing

  • Jeans (Levis)

    Sneakers (Nike)

    Watch (Fossil)

    ............................... $

    ............................... $

    ............................... $

    40.00

    125.00

    75.00

  • Entertainment

  • Concert Tic

    Movie Tic

    Game System (Nintendo)

    ............................. $

    ............................. $

    ............................. $

    25.00

    4.23

    89.99

Eggs (1doz)

Beer (6pk)

Ice Cream (1gal)

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............................... $

............................... $

1.00

4.50

3.00

Gas (1gal)

Disney World Tic

Ford F150

............................... $

............................... $

............................... $

1.16

31.00

12,000.00

Jeans (Levis)

Sneakers (Nike)

Watch (Fossil)

............................... $

............................... $

............................... $

40.00

125.00

75.00

Concert Tic

Movie Tic

Game System (Nintendo)

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25.00

4.23

89.99

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Class of the ’90s: A Blueprint for Success

Meet the team members who built the foundation of our success—one dial-up connection at a time.

Hit Play: The Ultimate ’90s Playlist

From grunge to pop perfection, these hits will take you straight back to the decade of CD skips and TRL.

From Grunge to Y2K,
Here’s a rewind of the headlines that kept us buzzing.

Y2K Panic Sweeps the Globe

December 31, 1999 — Fears of widespread computer failures as the year changed from 1999 to 2000 led to massive preparations, but the transition was mostly smooth.

O.J. Simpson Verdict Shocks the Nation

October 3, 1995 — After a highly publicized trial, O.J. Simpson was acquitted of murder charges, captivating millions and sparking debate.

Harry Potter Casts a Spell on Readers

June 26, 1997 — J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Sorcerer’s Stone in the U.S.) was published, igniting a global literary phenomenon.

The Rise of the Tech Giants

September 4, 1998 — Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, setting the stage for the digital age and a new era of internet innovation.

World Wide Web Goes Public

August 6, 1991 — The internet became accessible to the public, revolutionizing communication and information sharing forever.

End of Apartheid in South Africa

May 10, 1994 — Nelson Mandela was elected as South Africa’s first Black president after decades of racial segregation and oppression.

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90s Trivia

1 / 22

Which Nabisco brand of cakes, cookies, crackers, puddings, and even toaster pastries, was marketed as a “guilt-free” dessert for dieters with the slogan “So good, can we ever make enough?”

2 / 22

What word did Microsoft use for their bestselling CD-ROM encyclopedia, which first appeared on the market in 1993?

3 / 22

Played mostly unseen by Earl Hindman, what is the name of the neighbor Tim Taylor frequently turned to for words of wisdom on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement?

4 / 22

What's the name of the fictional 56-carat blue diamond that appears in the movie Titanic?

5 / 22

What St. Louis Cardinal and first baseman broke Roger Maris's 37-year record when he hit his 62nd home run of the season in September 1998?

6 / 22

What fitness program is said to have originated in the 1990s when Colombian aerobics teacher Alberto Perez subbed salsa and merengue for his normal workout-class music?

7 / 22

In the 1990s, what illness previously thought to be confined to cattle was found to have been expanded to impact livestock, other animals, and even humans?

8 / 22

What horror franchise had its first installment in 1996 and introduced the villain Ghostface?

9 / 22

What popular '90s toy combined a ball with a stretchy string, allowing kids to bounce it endlessly?

10 / 22

The phrase “Yo quiero Taco Bell” became famous thanks to what animal in a fast-food ad campaign?

11 / 22

What communication device were an unbelievable 61 million people using in 1994, that is now obsolete?

12 / 22

What was the name of the first cloned mammal ever to be created by a human cell in 1996?

13 / 22

What was the final Harry Potter book released in the '90s?

14 / 22

How old was Tiger Woods when he won his first Masters in 1997?

15 / 22

What was the best-selling video game console of the '90s?

16 / 22

What was the federal minimum wage in 1990?

17 / 22

Which Disney animated movie became the first in history to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?

18 / 22

What was the name of the fictional town that Dawson’s Creek was set in?

19 / 22

Which '90s group is the best-selling boy band of all time?

20 / 22

Who hosted MTV's music video countdown show, Total Request Live?

21 / 22

Which popular mint brand had commercials labeling it "The Freshmaker"?

22 / 22

Who was the author of the bone-chilling Goosebumps book series, which debuted in the 90s?

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