Milieu 3

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Graphic design was changed to Communication Design by some schools in the 70’s. But the concept has become increasingly fuzzy, as mass document creation is becoming more and more of an reality and our traditional ways of working becoming more and more called into question. In this new world, design professionals need a new way to describe the practice of design.

It might be useful to look at the practice of medicine for some guidance.

Why talk about medicine in this sense?

Design School is worthwhile when… … when designers have the same respect as doctors and lawyers.

People are surprised that you do need to attend a 4-year institution to become a designer, and the process involves more than scribbling down a pretty picture. When clients, family, friends, and the population in general not involved in design begin to understand the role of the graphic designer better, the more respectable our position becomes.…

— Response from Meng He in Milieu 2

What's interesting is that on closer examination of how medicine is practiced as a profession, the simulates to design — or more precisely the potential for design — are surprising.

Comments and Critiques more than welcome.