Some ideas never go out of style and that is why the recently reported Power Styling book that was commissioned by United States Steel in the 1960's is creating a buzz. The little-known corporate art publication has some (still) futuristic takes on how to beautify the electrical grid.

The ideas in Power Styling are worth a look as we move to smart grid technology. Some of them are over-the-top designs that don't quite meet the goal of making the visual impact of power delivery less objectionable, but they may serve as inspiration for even more futuristic concepts.