Design: what's the point?
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It's just a job that allows some sort of creative outlet - I think many designers are artists, or have the artist's heart - they are simply compelled to "design" and "create" no matter the final outcome, if it's a logo or whole campaign - it's the "act..." at least that's how I look at it.
As far as the Steve Jobs comment on putting a ding in the universe, I feel that, apple really hasn't done anything that has actually changed the world - MP3 players were around before they made them, same with Cell phones... I think, the "design" is better so that affects the public, consumer. "the consumer" is enticed by the look and feel, possibly the haptic interface and therefore "want" the product - they don't really need it however.
I really feel that if someone like Mr. Jobs wanted to truly change the world and put a "ding" it the way we think and live, he and the many other multiple mega money bag loaded crew would funnel the funds into solving true problems, like disease, poverty, hunger, etc. I'm sorry but showing me a new phone every six-twelve months just isn't that impressive, the "design" might be radical, or cool or whatever tag you want on it but, it doesn't truly change anything. So again, design and art are just a way for creatives to share their vision.
Essentially any artistic endeavor is a personal journey, from the most radical to the mundane - and in the end, just a way to pay rent and buy food, etc.
- The Gates Foundation has, thankfully, taken their money and done exactly that.monospaced