Design of a Decade: 1986/1996

Design of a Decade: 1986/1996 is a 1995 compilation that gathers Janet Jackson's singles from a ten year span, showcasing her mix of pop, contemporary R&B, electronic and dance-pop. The tracks emphasize the sleek, layered production and syncopated rhythms associated with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, moving between upbeat dance numbers, downtempo grooves and funk-influenced arrangements while reflecting her artistic development across the late 1980s and early 1990s.