EPISODE · Jul 12, 2017 · 7 MIN

181 - Is The Role Of A Designer Dying?

from AADA - Raw, direct and live chats about design and creativity · host Craig Burgess

In the tech-heavy world we live in now, is the role of the designer dying out? Subscribe: ITUNES | ANDROID | STITCHER | RSS FEED Scribbled Shownotes I'm a designer Which makes me bias on the following topic a little bit I don't think the role of the designer is dying But it's definitely changing Design is so important  And as more and more digital products are made And more things like Facebook, Instagram and snapchat makes loads of money  We need more designers than ever But designers need to get more technical Because that's where the industry is going  We'll still always need good graphic designers  And good designers who can design brands But we need more technical designers more than ever So my bet right now for the next five years  Is to diversify your design skill And become more technical In another 10 years time everything will probably change back again So if you want to play the long game Ignore everything I've said Support Ask a Designer Anything Ask a Designer Anything Website Twitter (@craigburgess) Ask a Designer Anything on Facebook Leave me a review on iTunes

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In the tech-heavy world we live in now, is the role of the designer dying out? Subscribe:ITUNES | ANDROID | STITCHER | RSS FEED Scribbled Shownotes I'm a designer Which makes me bias on the following topic a little bit I don't think the role of the designer is dying But it's definitely changing Design is so important And as more and more digital products are made And more things like Facebook, Instagram and snapchat makes loads of money We need more designers than ever But designers need to get more technical Because that's where the industry is going We'll still always need good graphic designers And good designers who can design brands But we need more technical designers more than ever So my bet right now for the next five years Is to diversify your design skill And become more technical In another 10 years time everything will probably change back again So if you want to play the long game Ignore everything I've said Support Ask a Designer Anything Ask a Designer Anything Website Twitter (@craigburgess) Ask a Designer Anything on Facebook Leave me a review on iTunes

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