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#graphicdesign #designadvice #graphicdesigner
Advice if you’re a designer and you don’t want to spend your life as a cubicle drone. There are different types of designer. In the context of this argument Alpha can be broken into 2 basic categories. The Entrepreneur and the Artist. The Beta designer – is the office drone, the dutiful foot soldier, the terminal “employee.” Alpha designers “eat what they kill.” Beta designers “eat what they are given.” This is an ESSENTIAL DISTINCTION – What’s this mean? The Alpha designer is RESPONSIBLE for the viability of their work. The Beta Designer is not. At it’s core None of this has to do with how the work looks or technically wether you are an employee — I’m not talking about the look of the work. You make clean, rational work? Fine. Are you a Maximalist Fine? My advice and this argument has to do with Destinations and responsibility, which I’ll explain in a moment so TECHNICALLY you CAN BE an employee and still act on this advice.
I’d suggest that every designer who’s work you know exhibits Alpha behavior. In other words, famous designers in most instance ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VIABILITY OF THEIR WORK. They are responsible for cultivating, maintaining and developing an audience and economic model for the work. By Contrast the Beta designer has little skin in the game. The beta designer abdicates their responsibility for their work. In most instances the beta designer trades (LITERALLY TRADES) emotional and financial security for NOT HAVING TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK. How to know if you’re Alpha? In the WORK THAT YOU CARE ABOUT are you responsible for finding, cultivating and developing the audience, the venue and the economic viability? Congratulations. You might be an alpha designer.
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Welcome to the most epic battle of the year: Clan Wars! In this thrilling event, we’ll be witnessing the worst-case scenario of artificial intelligence pitting Truckers against Designers. Get ready for an adrenaline-packed ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
In this video, we’ll be exploring the potential impact of artificial intelligence on two of the most prominent industries in the world: Trucking and Design. You’ll witness how AI could change the face of these industries and even lead to a battle between them. We’ll be exploring both sides of the story and presenting the worst-case scenario.
Artificial intelligence has come a long way in recent years, and it’s starting to make its presence known in a variety of industries. Trucking and Design are no exception. In Trucking, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way goods are transported, making it faster, cheaper, and safer. However, this could also lead to massive job losses, leaving thousands of truckers out of work.
On the other hand, AI in Design could lead to a new era of creativity, enabling designers to create incredible designs that were previously impossible. However, it could also lead to a reduction in the need for human designers, potentially leaving them without jobs.
So, what happens when these two industries collide? That’s where Clan Wars comes in. In this battle, we’ll witness how AI could be used to pit Truckers against Designers, with each side fighting for their survival. It’s a worst-case scenario that could become a reality if we’re not careful.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. In this video, we’ll also be exploring potential solutions to the problems posed by AI in these industries. We’ll be looking at how we can use AI to create new jobs and help people reskill to work in new areas. We’ll also be exploring how we can use AI to create more environmentally-friendly transportation and designs.
So, sit back, relax, and get ready for the ride of your life. Clan Wars is about to begin, and you won’t want to miss it.
In this video, you’ll learn:
How AI could revolutionize the Trucking industry and what that means for truckers
How AI could revolutionize the Design industry and what that means for designers
The worst-case scenario of AI pitting Truckers against Designers in a battle for survival
Potential solutions to the problems posed by AI in these industries
How AI can be used to create new jobs and help people reskill
How AI can be used to create more environmentally-friendly transportation and designs
The impact of artificial intelligence on the Trucking industry:
AI has the potential to revolutionize the Trucking industry, making it faster, cheaper, and safer. Self-driving trucks are already in development, and they could change the face of the industry forever. These trucks would be able to operate around the clock, making it possible to transport goods more quickly and efficiently. They would also be safer, as they wouldn’t require a human driver who could potentially make mistakes.
However, the downside of this technology is that it could lead to massive job losses in the Trucking industry. Truckers who have spent their entire careers driving trucks could find themselves out of work if self-driving trucks become the norm. This could have a devastating impact on families and communities that rely on the Trucking industry for their livelihoods.
The impact of artificial intelligence on the Design industry:
AI is also starting to make its presence known in the Design industry. With AI-powered design tools, designers can create incredible designs that were previously impossible. For example, AI can be used to create designs that take into account environmental factors such as wind and sun exposure. This could lead to more sustainable designs that are better for the planetThe Design industry is another industry that is likely to be impacted by artificial intelligence. AI-powered design tools can create incredible designs that were previously impossible. For example, AI can be used to create designs that take into account environmental factors such as wind and sun exposure. This could lead to more sustainable designs that are better for the planet.
However, the use of AI in design could also lead to a reduction in the need for human designers. AI can analyze data and make design decisions in a fraction of the time it would take a human designer. This could lead to job losses in the industry.
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PDF Précis for Episode #117
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Grad Student Critiques Teacher | Art & Design | Episode 115
ZOOM LINK FOR LIVE CHAT:
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Student critiques teachers’ art & design.
Cranbrook Academy of Art graduate student Ed Ryan critiques the work of Artist-in-Residence Elliott Earls. In this episode we see footage from the critique discussion, an in studio conversation with Ed and thoughts on critique method.
As part of the critique method, Ed was asked to write comprehensive criticism of Elliott’s work. Ed was also asked to design and produce a booklet version of his critical essay. There is a link below where you can download a copy of his complete critique.
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ZOOM LINK FOR LIVE CHAT:
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A FREE PDF OF ED’s FULL WRITTEN CRITIQUE:
https://bit.ly/3zWMToc