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As the world continues to evolve every day, the future of our world seems to have a stimulating viewpoint that humans can't help but wonder about. We often ask ourselves, why are we here? What is the meaning of this world? I believe the true meaning is becoming interconnected with one another through the means of design. Design is a catalyst for change. Creating things is a matter of the soul, and is something humans have always found great joy in. As history recalls, design has been a vital tool to connect humans to each other and enlighten us on the future that is waiting. The opportunities are simply endless on what we can do, but it is important to think critically of the outcomes of these creations to our world.
As a designer, it is vital to humanity that you consider the complexities of the world when designing. There is not just one right way to design, but many avenues and perspectives that need to be explored so that we aren't being ignorant to the problems of our world.
Design for Good
A good designer considers all viewpoints, not just their own when designing. Design with empathy. Being empathetic towards others' opinions and experiences and collaborating with one another is a key element to human-centered design and is vital to designing for human's benefits. Your goal should be to send a positive message into the world. The most successful design outcome can only be accomplished when you are empathetic with the environment and community you interact with.
Think Plurality
When designing, avoid designing for stereotypes. Exceed the normative. Embrace various viewpoints as diversity of opinions and experiences increase creativity, which leads to innovation. One must be held responsible and accountable for their own actions and follow their fundamental values.
Take Risks
It is vital for a designer to create experiences through experimentation. All design is experimental, and to be innovative, you must try new things and test your skills and techniques. As a designer, you are constantly progressing, and you should look to learn from your mistakes and use them to your advantage to look forward to designing for a better future. You should aim towards human-centred design instead of adding to overconsumption with artefact-centred design, many designers miss the mark on this.
Be Curious and Adapt to Change
Curiosity and adaptability are fundamental values when it comes to design. One must be curious to experiment new things and create change. These values should manifest into your life as you must be curious when designing to experience growth. One must be willing to adapt to change to strive towards a better future.
Visual Communication
Visual communication has a significant power to affect people. Designers must be perceptive about the messages they are promoting when working for companies, and always ensuring they are meeting the ethical standard, as many designers miss this. Overconsumption can be encouraged by unethical advertising: positive advertising should be the only way designers use their skills to strive towards a better future.
In my future as a designer, I seek to send a positive message to the world, to reiterate the fundamental connection between human and nature. Design is all around us. It is with utmost importance that as designers, we learn from our environmental surroundings and understand the consequences of our designs.
Everyone is interconnected through design. No matter race, gender or culture, design manifests in everybody's lives. Design brings out the splendours of our world which are often overseen. Design is the reason we are here, to bring people together.
If these values are followed by designers, as a world, we are heading for a better future. Design is interconnected through each and every one of us, and that is why we are here. We must design with meaning and be constantly curious of the world around us to work towards change.
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