Traditions exist for a reason; for thousands of years they are our ways of passing down the old to the new and keeping alive the history of our culture. Wind spinners are of the same mold, and the first designs that brought life to the industry are alive and well today, though new designs and innovations in the technology used to create them is ever-advancing. Let's take a peek at some of the old designs and gauge how well they fare against newer, modern looks.

The classic red hummingbird is a staple of the wind spinner market, and has been flourishing since its inception in the late 1990's. The elegant shape, form-fitting rings of steel and strikingly brilliant color all add up to a product that can stand the test of time. Many retailers choose this particular design to start their venture into selling wind spinners because it's a relatively "safe" product, and that strategy usually pays off. People still adore the classic hummingbird because of its simplistic appeal; it's just one of natures gifts emblazoned in a wind spinner, something everyone can relate to and want. The most important aspect of this product is the value that folks project onto the piece, which consequently due to its aesthetic and style can get quite high. It's a testament to how popular this design is that it's still one of the best selling wind spinners today. The Classic designs incorporate a larger number of designs and colors than the Designer collection, allowing you a larger degree of choice when it comes to matching or contrasting with your home decor.

Artists have had a hand in producing the designs for wind spinners for a long while now, and no collection truly showcases this better than the Designer collections of many spinners. Instead of just using one color, they mix the palette up to give it a kind of gleam that a single-colored spinner simply cannot reproduce. The style of the designs also change to fit the new color scheme and have added touches such as stars cut out of the rings in the Palmetto Sun designer spinner; the flags cut into the Eagle and US Flag designer spinners and so on. The Designer collection is a little pricier, but provides a somewhat higher level of flair and artistic vision, but may not fit with every motif and theme you have in mind for your home. Essentially the Designer collections provide a higher degree of actual value, but their perceived value may be lower than the Classic collections.

The Classic and Designer collections are borne from the same mold, but both have their own accentuated and punctuated differences. The Classic holds more variety, ease of choice and isn't overwhelming in its design philosophy; the Designer providing more actual value, it's aesthetic is subjectively more vibrant and brilliant and it gives off an air of class and stature above the Classic collection. So which one should you choose to brighten and raise the equity of your home? The answer is simple, as both are equally worthy of being marvelous additions to your home. All that matters is your personal taste, and what you feel is best.