As a graphic designer, I’m always browsing the web for inspiration and informative articles.
I recently stumbled upon an article from eCollegeFinder, a portal for online colleges, that questioned whether digital design skill stems from education or natural talent. In the article, designer Jim Casa says, “In the digital design field, continuing to learn and grow is a must. To remain successful, a designer has to keep up with changing technology, practices, and trends…” While the article seems to lean towards innate talent being the first step toward success, it got me thinking about how important the advancement of training and technology is to a designer.
So what are the hot topics in the future of design?
Cloud Computing
For years, technology moguls like Apple, Microsoft, and Google have been making the shift from local processing and storage to cloud computing. The design community is about to take a leap in the same direction with programs included in Adobe’s new Creative Cloud membership. A subscription to the new online services and applications from the company that sets the standard in design allows designers to save, share, and publish their work online, as well as access programs and applications from anywhere. Instant access and sharing allow for a vastly more efficient design and revision process.
Mobile Designing
With users shifting their browsing from desktop and laptop PCs to mobile phones and tablets, designers need to be ever more conscious of designing for mobile devices. In addition to existing tablets like the Kindle Fire, Apple iPad 3, and Samsung Galaxy Tab, Google recently released its own tablet, the Nexus 7, creating yet another platform and for designers to cater to.
Design Tools, Simplified
Tools like LEAP Motion, which lets you interact with your PC using hand movements instead of a mouse, and the similar “Handy-Potter”, recently developed at Purdue, may be pushing to eliminate the standard use of a keyboard and mouse in design. Other mouse-less design tools, like the Wacom tablet, are constantly being updated to provide the most realistic and natural interface for designers.
The way designing software is acquired is also changed. Instead of purchasing a package that includes physical discs and will need to be switched out for a new version later on, some companies now offer online subscriptions to their services: a monthly fee that covers updates and downloadable upgrades to new products.
Overall, the future of design includes a level of freedom that’s never been experienced in the field. Designers can look forward to better tools at their fingertips, whenever and wherever they need them.
Author Bio:
Jenn Bohman is a freelance writer, designer, and creative based out of the Philly metro area. She's addicted to all things tech, startup, and caffeinated, and has furthered her career by taking courses through online colleges at eCollegeFinder.
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