The explosive development of digital technology has had
major impact upon graphic design as a profession. To take
this observation about digital technology one step further,
it can be said that digital technology has transformed more
than applied arts. It has actually transformed, and continues
to transform, the world as we know it. It is a tool, a new media,
and to many, a whole new way of life. Given the all-encompassing
nature of digital technology, the stakes are extremely high for
young designers who will, in effect, be responsible for shaping
our “digital landscape” and perhaps our future in many other
respects.
With the ubiquitous digital design tools such as Photoshop,
Illustrator, Flash, and Dream-Weaver seemly installed on
everyone’s hard drive, it is easier than ever to produce digital
content and share your creation with the world. Our networked
culture has been flooded with a wide array of “design” in varying
levels of quality. In this age of the information overflow, it is even
more important for designers to challenge themselves with
questions such as:
What is design? What is good design?
What does it mean to be a designer in the digital age?
Co-Editer: CJ Yeh
