After reading As We May Think, I realize that technology has been rapidly evolving in the same way for many many years. This article was written in 1945 and it is clear that the author had no idea what was actually in store for the future. What they were doing in 1945 was very innovative but looking back on it now some of their techniques are not even used any more. One example that was discusses was the evolution of film for cameras. Film has come a long way through the years to what we know it has now, but now it's not even the preferred way to record a picture. This proves that you can't predict for the future because things are changing so rapidly.
This article is relevant to digital design because we are always changing and improving what we already have and many programs we use today will eventually be obsolete. Our entire society is rapidly changing and the technical world is moving even faster. We, as designers, need to be ready to change with the times and never get too comfortable with just one thing. We need to have a broad look on design and if we specialize ourselves in something too specific we may find ourselves without a job down the road. If you graduate with a design degree and then don't continue to educate yourself you will not be an efficient designer in a few years. This article really points out that you have to be flexible and willing to change.
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