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Narate · 21-04-2005, 05:05

http://www.aquaplastics.org/

Alexanda · 21-04-2005, 05:13

Police/Wild West wanted posters

tumi · 26-04-2005, 19:14

I'm just starting my dissertation based on the same topic, some other sources to look at
'Society of the Spectacle' by Guy Debord
'Looking closer four' Critical writings on graphic design by Steven Heller
www.nothingness.org
also Richard Hamiltons 'Just what makes today's homes so different, so appealing'
Hope this helps! good luck

abistones · 06-06-2005, 08:51

hi

You know how hard it is to find research on topical issues sometimes - well, I need all the info I can get on the role of the designer in regards to responsibility etc. Its the subject of my dissertation so really need help!!

Wether responsibility lies with the client or the designer for advertising etc based on current affairs etc. If you have anything you think might help please mail me!! Abi@eanx100.co.uk

Thanks

dorian · 20-10-2006, 05:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallbeer

There's the Building Letters do-da. Nothing much to see there at the moment though.

now there is...:
http://www.buildingletters.org/

bananya · 18-11-2006, 14:41

jack, how did your dissertation end? i am working on a very similar topic right now: "can a designer do good?" very curious what conclusions you come to. i would be happy to share.

best,
anya

jojo_mojo · 26-11-2006, 18:37

Hey everyone,

my 1st post here.

I've been thinking a lot about this and sadly I think the answer is no. I used to believe that graphic design can directly make the world a better place. But then I realized to do so, you have to directly address the problem, i.e. be a nurse or aid worker etc. Graphic design can move people and change the way they think, but unless it translates into action then sadly no.

On a broader scale I think graphic design can either make the world a better or worse place depending on how it is used. Sadly a lot of graphic design is for commercial purposes which drive consumerism and capitalism and unnecessary materialistic desires.

Just to help me retain my sanity, I do volunteer graphic design work at a charity. It makes me feel good, but I realize to a large extent my work pales in comparison to all the social workers at the charity who are dealing directly with the people in need.

Oh and an interesting link I found:

http://www.pingmag.jp/2006/06/23/jon...ies-in-design/

BTW great forum guys!

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abistones Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1	help me too hi You know how hard it is to find research on topical issues sometimes - well, I need all the info I can get on the role of the designer in regards to responsibility etc. Its the subject of my dissertation so really need help!! Wether responsibility lies with the client or the designer for advertising etc based on current affairs etc. If you have anything you think might help please mail me!! Abi@eanx100.co.uk Thanks

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bananya Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	for jack jack, how did your dissertation end? i am working on a very similar topic right now: "can a designer do good?" very curious what conclusions you come to. i would be happy to share. best, anya

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tumi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1	I'm just starting my dissertation based on the same topic, some other sources to look at 'Society of the Spectacle' by Guy Debord 'Looking closer four' Critical writings on graphic design by Steven Heller www.nothingness.org also Richard Hamiltons 'Just what makes today's homes so different, so appealing' Hope this helps! good luck

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jojo_mojo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	Hey everyone, my 1st post here. I've been thinking a lot about this and sadly I think the answer is no. I used to believe that graphic design can directly make the world a better place. But then I realized to do so, you have to directly address the problem, i.e. be a nurse or aid worker etc. Graphic design can move people and change the way they think, but unless it translates into action then sadly no. On a broader scale I think graphic design can either make the world a better or worse place depending on how it is used. Sadly a lot of graphic design is for commercial purposes which drive consumerism and capitalism and unnecessary materialistic desires. Just to help me retain my sanity, I do volunteer graphic design work at a charity. It makes me feel good, but I realize to a large extent my work pales in comparison to all the social workers at the charity who are dealing directly with the people in need. Oh and an interesting link I found: http://www.pingmag.jp/2006/06/23/jon...ies-in-design/ BTW great forum guys!

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