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For what it's worth, I don't think the presence of, essentially, online paint programs with click art support is the end of the designer. Before I worked in tec
by Moto7451 12y ago
For what it's worth, I don't think the presence of, essentially, online paint programs with click art support is the end of the designer. Before I worked in tech almost every place I worked had a logo designed by one of the principles. Usually they used Word, Paint, or an image editor. Squarespace might lower the barrier to entry but they're not exactly infusing artistic skill into those that lacked it before.
- tomelders 12y agoI think a big point in each of the articles is that design is being devalued by lots of conspiring factors. These sorts of tools are positioned as suitable replacements for a real designer. Square space did issue and update stating they don't think that's the case, but still, it's a sleek presentation and people could be forgiven for thinking otherwise.
- windwake12 12y agoIn some ways, the article reminds me of the documentary "Helvetica" about the eponymous font. In the film, font designers are both for and against, some calling it sterile and corporate/big-brother and others saying that it's about democratizing and humanizing fonts. I'm gonna lean in favor of "this is the best outcome for everyone", even if it possibly screws specialized design roles (such as Icon creators). Google and Apples approach to design makes good sense (to me at least), as it significantly lowers the bar for what is needed to create a "good looking" app. Perhaps it's a more sterile look, but my apartment also has plain white walls for a reason.