Discussion point & Course reflection - rowland reyes martinez

Discussion Point:

Trends will come and go, and it is the audience that will follow in the footsteps of designers with what is new.  As the global network increases furthermore, the future of print seems very minimal in the coming future.  It is the success of online networking and publishing that has characterised the technological generation of this world and it has been portrayed with such ease and succession.  As said in the lecture, in terms of type, designers at all stages have accumulated skills to creating typography, publications etc, and it is mainly due to the online sources that have been created such as youtube and Facebook.  People don't regularly look at books anymore for information, and in greater lengths, the introduction of e-books has left the print industry to a possible downfall whereby the ability to access books online or on an e-book processor seems easier than physically buying the product.  A strategy of online publications is that they are free or easy accessible, as of late, magazine designers have trended towards the free physical publications and this is relevant with Vice Magazine and Ante whereby they have not resulted to free online magazines but physical productions that are free too.  

But all in all, I believe that the printing era will not die down.  Even with all that said, it is the idea of craftsmanship and the physical product, is what captivates a designer and audience.  Having the final product in physical form is a success to see, and whether it be in the form of newspapers, magazines and books etc. the odd person will be drawn to the tactile piece then a copy seen through a screen.  Obviously i cannot see what the future holds for print design but hopefully there will still be a place for it in this day of age, as it is always good to see a good magazine in the shops or newspaper. 

Course Reflection:

This elective was fun and enjoyed it very much.  Letterpress was a standout and enjoyed that project the most but equally learned a lot more in the design of magazines with grids and all.  Best thing is that next sem, it looks like ill be doing letterpress again for graphics!