
Evolving Graphic Design, Communication + Place (Journal), Society of Experiential Graphic Design, 2022
Graphic Design has been a predominantly white and European-centric academic area deeply rooted in Bauhaus, a German art school from 1919 to 19331, combining crafts and the fine arts to approach constructive and universal design for mass production. It has dominated modern graphic design for over 100 years. Visual design education is rapidly shifting from Western and print-centric to diversifying with emerging technology and globalization. This research investigates the future of graphic design education, research, and practices, crossing boundaries among creative coding, 3d printing, Guerrilla projection, speculative design, sound, data visualization, augmented reality with activism, and cultural identity impacted by globalization. The research creates an original exhibition design that frames a newly curated exhibition. The curated collection showcases evolving graphic design, including technically diverse and culturally inclusive voices and approaches. The virtual gallery for the show, www.evgd.org, is designed and developed to embrace national and global audiences. Download