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yep, it's a scary reality. the whole east vs west scenario could very well end as such...
I guess overall this is how I look at trends within design:
They do truly mark a point in society. Look back through any design/art history book and you can tell what was going on at that time. When we look at design today, it is pretty scattered and really not even searching for any meaning or relevance, which completely reflects our society right now. We use visuals as vehicles to sell, products and ourselves. Graphic design is more of a commodity than a discipline.
Who am I kidding if I said I didn't utilize current design trends myself as a fallback. In branding it's always easy to market a brand by association, ie - If a consumer has thought that they've seen it before, they feel familiar and comfortable. And most likely accepted by their peers in the end. Also if I'm entering a competition, I'm not gonna design something completely devoid of what's hip, if I want to win the loot then i'd just be shooting myself in the foot...
So yes, I'm caught up in it as much as the next uninspired designer but it's all a part of this twisted game..