Whatever happened to design by committee & when did designers start welcoming stakeholder participation anyway?

Reflection of tree branches – abstract

Design by committee versus co-design? The changing narratives and practices of design in the 21st century have moved the goalposts with regard to designer—stakeholder participation. This has been influenced by technology companies and design thinking practices. However, there is some skepticism necessary with regard to the benefits of these practices…

Graphic design and interactivity: still a paradigm shift for graphic designers?

Twenty years ago, just after the turn of the 21st century, graphic designers were still coming to terms with interactivity as a form of communication design. This article looks back and ponders what has changed and considers the future of graphic design research, practice and interactivity.