01. Reading Group #1 Can I Even Compete in This Job Market?

Main Reading/Viewing

Supplementary Reading/Viewing

Graphic design won't save the world - but it can centre emotion and humanity

A talk led by a freelance graphic designer in LA (James Junk is only his username, his real name is Andre) - more of a perspective on what this career may feel like or mean to someone and their growth into the field.

I'm not a robot: why showing your workings has never been more important An article touching on the importance of showcasing your process to PROVE you created it in a digital age where AI runs rampant in creative fields.

Questions

Does cultural background have significance in the graphic design job market today?
What can be learned from retirees in the field who have experienced what the job has required in previous years?
What will be expected of new graphic designers in the future?
How will designers learn skills to better equip themselves for the jobs of the future?