Towards Critical Autonomy, or Can Graphic Design Save Itself?
I'm really curious what happened to those people who did not embrace the perusal computer era of the 80's and transformations into digital design of the 90's?
Question: If the stylistic distinctions between professional organizations, publications, schools, and even competitions are now defunct and interchangeable are they not more free to style themselves for any audience? An institution is no longer just an institution and it has to look "like this" but now it can reflect the individuals who make it up?
Personally I think that the chaos is good for growth. If design went through a revolution in the 80's and 90's with new technology and everyone capable of designing at home is it not just happening on an even large scale and faster time line? This is just another phase of change which I believe when we look back in 10 years will appreciate.
Design should not take an isolationist stance or form. Design is for the people. They should be involved.
Cultural Catalysts, Cultural Agency.
In short yes.
Question: Do people not answer back to advertising with their wallets and currently verbally through channels like twitter and Facebook? The consumer has more of a say than ever before.
I believe designers are designers as much as they are citizens. They are their own audience if just more informed in the nature and form of advertising. Everything the designer creates is also in response to their own environment and upbringing.
Massive Change
In short: HELL YEAH DESIGN!
Question: Obligatory who will watch the watchmen quote about design having all of this new found power.
If we don't need a thought police, and need discussion instead how do we foster that communication? AIGA? How?!
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