The Victorian era and Industrial Revolution were unique times, so I might have believed that art, advertisements, and designs should have reflected the progression and innovations of the Industrial Revolution.  Even so, I would not have supported a break with tradition. After all, older ideas inspire these new ones. Maybe a harmony between man and machine could be reached...

Another problem: large, special fonts can easily grab one’s attention, but if everything is emphasized, nothing is.

I would have also encouraged more simplicity, but with meaning, rather than clutter (something I’m prone to, so I understand completely.) 

Kids, kittens, puppies, and pansies are great, but it would be nice if this idealism could be balanced with realism.