I’ve decided that I’m going to tweak my question and go down a different route. Instead of focusing on whether designers can save the world by changing people’s behaviour, I’m going to focus on whether a graphic designer’s power to manipulate people’s actions is a good thing. “Is a graphic designer’s ability to manipulate people’sContinue reading “Changing People’s Actions”
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Reviewing “Can designers save the world without creating more stuff?”
I’ve chosen this article because it highlights an important question linking to my essay, how can designers change the world, if people’s behaviour doesn’t change. The author of this article; Chappell Ellison, is addressing the issue that the idea that “designers can save the world” is a half-truth, similar to “telling children that they couldContinue reading “Reviewing “Can designers save the world without creating more stuff?””
“Can designers save the world, without creating more stuff?”
It’s not till you’re older that you realize kids are repositories for half-truths. They’re told the most extraordinary things. You could be president someday. You could compete in the Olympics. Grown-ups dispense these fantasies with earnest hope, knowing that the chances of their child fulfilling such a goal are very slim. “Designers can save theContinue reading ““Can designers save the world, without creating more stuff?””
“Can Designers Save the World?”
Design Research
This blog will be where I record all of my research relating to GCOM 563.2 – “Understanding Design Contexts and Influences.” This will include my research, reflections on my research, and ideas for my essay.
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