Early in September of 1984, we decided to call our new T/S computer magazine “TIME DESIGNS” for several reasons. One of those reasons was not because of TIMEX (as the “X” has obviously been dropped). At this same time, many users groups had changed their name to SINCLAIR/TIMEX (instead of the reverse), due to their bitter disappointment in that company. One associate of mine even peeled off the nameplate sticker on his 2068 and cut out the Timex name, replacing only the “Sinclair 2068” part.
Instead, “TIME” refers to our belief that T/S machines will be around for a long “time”. They are “timeless” (if you prefer) as their technology has in no way been outdated. I still feel the “one-key” command system is far superior to anything else that I have used.
The “DESIGNS” part stems from our fondness for Uncle Clive‘s computer “designs”… the ZX-81, 2068, Spectrum, and now the QL. “Designs” also is a reflection of our intrigue of computer-generated graphics. You may have noticed we feature a lot of graphics in the magazine.
Welcome to Vol. 2 No. 1, our First Anniversary Issue. Before I wrap this up, I wish to express my gratitude. First, to you our loyal readers. In just one year, TIME DESIGNS has grown to be one of the largest Timex/Sinclair publications in America. If those first few subscribers hadn’t realized our potential and sent in their subscription orders [you know who you are], we probably wouldn’t be around today.
Also, I wish to thank our contributors who have sent in their excellent materials to be published this last year. And special appreciation and thanks to our loyal and dedicated advertisers also. Without them our T/S community would be non-existent.
In closing, as editor of this magazine, I would like to say that over the next year, I promise to keep up-grading our content and appearance…and that TIME DESIGNS will continue to be published. See you next issue (in 1986)!