Comments on: The Future of Design http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/ thoughts on | comments about | examples of } web design trends. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:30:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Joe Lencioni http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2341 Joe Lencioni Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:01:35 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2341 Good read. I agree that designers and developers always need to be looking forward to see what is on the horizon. That is how progress is achieved. I recently was working on a handheld/palm top css for a website and was trying to locate some solid resources or guidelines but couldn't really find anything. I think that this is due to the wide difference in devices, screen sizes, operating systems, and browsers on mobile devices. Perhaps when handhelds become more prevalent, there will be some more standardization in this area which will allow web designers to create some decent css? Until then, I don't know how much one can do other than simply be aware of what is coming and to learn as much as possible about it. Like you alluded to in your article, it just seems that the implementation stage isn't quite here yet. Good read. I agree that designers and developers always need to be looking forward to see what is on the horizon. That is how progress is achieved.

I recently was working on a handheld/palm top css for a website and was trying to locate some solid resources or guidelines but couldn’t really find anything. I think that this is due to the wide difference in devices, screen sizes, operating systems, and browsers on mobile devices. Perhaps when handhelds become more prevalent, there will be some more standardization in this area which will allow web designers to create some decent css? Until then, I don’t know how much one can do other than simply be aware of what is coming and to learn as much as possible about it.

Like you alluded to in your article, it just seems that the implementation stage isn’t quite here yet.

]]> By: Andrew Faulkner http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2342 Andrew Faulkner Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:22:14 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2342 I think you've highlighted some of the future (or now?) issues for web designers out there. As well as more media types being available, I think the web will be deployed in many more locations in the future. Obvious, but worth thinking about. I think you’ve highlighted some of the future (or now?) issues for web designers out there. As well as more media types being available, I think the web will be deployed in many more locations in the future. Obvious, but worth thinking about.

]]> By: Andrew W http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2344 Andrew W Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:56:46 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2344 I'm so primed for electronic paper. I've already sent semi-angry inquiries to Sony because they keep delaying the release of their <a href="http://www.learningcenter.sony.us/assets/pa/prs/index.html" rel="nofollow">Reader</a>. The technology is made by <a href="http://www.eink.com/" rel="nofollow">eInk</a>. I’m so primed for electronic paper. I’ve already sent semi-angry inquiries to Sony because they keep delaying the release of their Reader. The technology is made by eInk.

]]> By: Tyson http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2345 Tyson Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:05:05 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2345 Is it just me or is it true that every time someone makes predictions about where design is going they end up being completely off target? I don't mean to be the proverbial "pig" in this situation, but I think designers should focus on influencing the future of technology and communication rather than making lofty predictions and then sitting back in their boat and letting the world push them around elsewhere. Is it just me or is it true that every time someone makes predictions about where design is going they end up being completely off target?

I don’t mean to be the proverbial “pig” in this situation, but I think designers should focus on influencing the future of technology and communication rather than making lofty predictions and then sitting back in their boat and letting the world push them around elsewhere.

]]> By: ZieDesign Blog » The Future Of Design http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2346 ZieDesign Blog » The Future Of Design Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:26:26 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2346 [...] 4 areas of new media, which, I believe we will have to start designing for. Ultimately design is constrained by the technology it is being placed onto or into. These inventions will require designs, which we will need to execute.read more | digg story [...] […] 4 areas of new media, which, I believe we will have to start designing for. Ultimately design is constrained by the technology it is being placed onto or into. These inventions will require designs, which we will need to execute.read more | digg story […]

]]> By: Andrew Faulkner http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2347 Andrew Faulkner Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:04:49 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2347 <blockquote>Soon it seems a designer and a developer will basically be the same thing.</blockquote> A "devigner" - sounds catchy and important. ;) Seriously though, great stuff Matt. Tyson. I agree with Matt that it is important to try to expect what changes are ahead.But I believe it is more important to make sure that you use the technology and media types available today as best as you can.

Soon it seems a designer and a developer will basically be the same thing.

A “devigner” - sounds catchy and important. ;)

Seriously though, great stuff Matt.

Tyson. I agree with Matt that it is important to try to expect what changes are ahead.But I believe it is more important to make sure that you use the technology and media types available today as best as you can.

]]> By: J Phill http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2348 J Phill Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:39:51 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2348 Tyson, I agree with you to an extent. But designing for mobiles won't be wrong, and that is extactly where we're headed. I think it's becominng a bigger topic of discussion theses days as the web grows and more people look for new ways to access websites. Tyson, I agree with you to an extent. But designing for mobiles won’t be wrong, and that is extactly where we’re headed. I think it’s becominng a bigger topic of discussion theses days as the web grows and more people look for new ways to access websites.

]]> By: kartooner http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2351 kartooner Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:53:00 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2351 Well-written and timely. If anything, I love the eagle/pig reference because truly there are those who are blindsighted and on the opposite side of the spectrum, the individuals who are thinkers and visionaries. The future of design seems awesome and yet, at the moment, we're just barely taking flight. Well-written and timely. If anything, I love the eagle/pig reference because truly there are those who are blindsighted and on the opposite side of the spectrum, the individuals who are thinkers and visionaries.

The future of design seems awesome and yet, at the moment, we’re just barely taking flight.

]]> By: Matthew Smith http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2352 Matthew Smith Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:55:39 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2352 I agree with most of the article except for your analysis that eventually there will be only "simply server side programmers and front end designers". If anything, trends indicate that front-end development is leaning more towards architecture. I think what we will see is more positions for front-end architects and less positions for do-it-all web developer types. I think design will be more specialized and will work as a part of the overall architecture. I currently work in a situation where this is the case, and the process is made a lot smoother through specialization. I agree with most of the article except for your analysis that eventually there will be only “simply server side programmers and front end designers”. If anything, trends indicate that front-end development is leaning more towards architecture. I think what we will see is more positions for front-end architects and less positions for do-it-all web developer types. I think design will be more specialized and will work as a part of the overall architecture. I currently work in a situation where this is the case, and the process is made a lot smoother through specialization.

]]> By: Johan http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2353 Johan Mon, 24 Jul 2006 23:56:03 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2353 Designing for mobile phones and PDA is different and had somehow limited CSS support, though this has evolved somehow. Opera mini browser (has good support for CSS, standards) http://www.opera.com/products/mobile/operamini Interesting links to articles <a href="http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/001061.html" rel="nofollow"> http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/001061.html</a> <a href="http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/000415.html" rel="nofollow"> http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/000415.html</a> <a href="http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/000428.html" rel="nofollow"> http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/000428.html</a> <a href="http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/000577.html" rel="nofollow"> http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/000577.html</a> <a href="http://mezzoblue.com/archives/2004/07/13/mobile_css/index.php" rel="nofollow"> http://mezzoblue.com/archives/2004/07/13/mobile_css/index.php</a> Designing for mobile phones and PDA is different and had somehow limited CSS support, though this has evolved somehow.

Opera mini browser (has good support for CSS, standards)

http://www.opera.com/products/mobile/operamini

Interesting links to articles


http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/001061.html

http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/000415.html

http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/000428.html

http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/000577.html

http://mezzoblue.com/archives/2004/07/13/mobile_css/index.php

]]> By: Johan http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2354 Johan Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:05:35 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2354 To continue my remarks on mobile design, except some pre-installed browsers like Opera Mini, we are limited with using CSS for design purposes and of course the screen size. Link to article about mobile design <a href="http://www.mikeindustries.com/blog/archive/2005/07/make-your-site-mobile-friendly" rel="nofollow"> http://www.mikeindustries.com/blog/archive/2005/07/make-your-site-mobile-friendly</a> <a href="http://mezzoblue.com/archives/2004/07/13/mobile_css/index.php" rel="nofollow">href="http://mezzoblue.com/archives/2004/07/13/mobile_css/index.php</a> To continue my remarks on mobile design, except some pre-installed browsers like Opera Mini, we are limited with using CSS for design purposes and of course the screen size.

Link to article about mobile design


http://www.mikeindustries.com/blog/archive/2005/07/make-your-site-mobile-friendly
href=”http://mezzoblue.com/archives/2004/07/13/mobile_css/index.php

]]> By: Johan http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2355 Johan Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:25:03 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2355 This keyboard (great article on mezzoblue) is the keyboard of the future. (for webdesigners comes with mapped keys , eg you can map all keys/shortcuts for photoshop) http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/ This keyboard (great article on mezzoblue) is the keyboard of the future. (for webdesigners comes with mapped keys , eg you can map all keys/shortcuts for photoshop)

http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/

]]> By: Andrew Faulkner http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2359 Andrew Faulkner Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:21:25 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2359 Johan, great resources, especially surrounding mobile devices. May I ask the readers a question: How many of you test your websites on mobile devices? Be honest. What do you test on? What criteria makes a site 'pass' in your opinion? Johan, great resources, especially surrounding mobile devices.

May I ask the readers a question:

How many of you test your websites on mobile devices? Be honest. What do you test on? What criteria makes a site ‘pass’ in your opinion?

]]> By: Mark Hadley http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2363 Mark Hadley Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:41:25 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2363 The future sounds horrible! ;) Animated cereal packets, animated billboards, animated paper, yuk! I'm going to need a break from all this intense media overload before it's begun, i'm starting the backlash now, let's get back to the retro chic and simplicity of real paper and static billboards, show me the 'skip' button... ;) The future sounds horrible! ;) Animated cereal packets, animated billboards, animated paper, yuk! I’m going to need a break from all this intense media overload before it’s begun, i’m starting the backlash now, let’s get back to the retro chic and simplicity of real paper and static billboards, show me the ’skip’ button… ;)

]]> By: Matt Davies http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2364 Matt Davies Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:05:28 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2364 Mark - I think you are right. We might be able (one day) to do these things but will we want to? My mind goes back to Photoshop filters - when we discovered them we went crazy and used them everywhere. Now we know we can use them realise that we don't have to use them. We now ask - what is the point of me putting a drop shadow on this? If the reply comes back "not much point at all really" then we tend to listen to it. The same may be the case with the birth of the animation age. Tyson, your comment is interesting. I think that what you are saying would be ideal but I think that Design does influence technology. These "predictions" are just manifestations of this. Design uses animation - technlogy increases to accomidate that. Design uses the web. Technology increases to acomidate that. Maybe they go hand in hand. Design needs technology as much as technology needs design. Maybe they both influence each other? All I'm saying is - if we carry on this is what I expect to see. If you see it differently let us all know. I'd be interested in what you are doing now to influence technology? I use technology to help my clients make money. I see what technology is availible and use it in the way I see best. Is that influencing the future? Or is it "sitting back in my boat and letting the world push me around"? This is not a dig - simply an enquiry... Mark - I think you are right. We might be able (one day) to do these things but will we want to? My mind goes back to Photoshop filters - when we discovered them we went crazy and used them everywhere. Now we know we can use them realise that we don’t have to use them. We now ask - what is the point of me putting a drop shadow on this? If the reply comes back “not much point at all really” then we tend to listen to it. The same may be the case with the birth of the animation age.

Tyson, your comment is interesting. I think that what you are saying would be ideal but I think that Design does influence technology. These “predictions” are just manifestations of this. Design uses animation - technlogy increases to accomidate that. Design uses the web. Technology increases to acomidate that. Maybe they go hand in hand. Design needs technology as much as technology needs design. Maybe they both influence each other? All I’m saying is - if we carry on this is what I expect to see. If you see it differently let us all know. I’d be interested in what you are doing now to influence technology?

I use technology to help my clients make money. I see what technology is availible and use it in the way I see best. Is that influencing the future? Or is it “sitting back in my boat and letting the world push me around”? This is not a dig - simply an enquiry…

]]> By: Johan http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2371 Johan Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:06:15 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2371 The web used to be a library = static content and has evolved to social networking devices, etcetera. This Japanese website features websites that are examples of applications that offer services like social networking. An other interesting article is about designing for Sony Playstation (which offers browsing the net from now too) http://www.brothercake.com/site/resources/reference/psp/ The web used to be a library = static content and has evolved to social networking devices, etcetera.

This Japanese website features
websites that are examples of applications that offer services like social networking.

An other interesting article is about designing for Sony Playstation (which offers browsing the net from now too)

http://www.brothercake.com/site/resources/reference/psp/

]]> By: Johan http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2372 Johan Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:20:29 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-2372 Forgot the link to the Japanese article with examples (of new apps) http://www.pingmag.jp/2006/07/06/web-20-in-japan/ Forgot the link to the Japanese article with examples (of new apps)

http://www.pingmag.jp/2006/07/06/web-20-in-japan/

]]> By: Timotei de Belvoir http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-4475 Timotei de Belvoir Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:29:32 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-4475 I can't believe the lack of spelling errors in this article - did "the future of design" really write this article? I can’t believe the lack of spelling errors in this article - did “the future of design” really write this article?

]]> By: Devlounge / Matt Davies http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-7580 Devlounge / Matt Davies Fri, 27 Oct 2006 01:10:30 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-7580 [...] DL: You’re also an author for fadtastic. What’s your favorite piece you’ve contributed over there? I really liked The Future of Design, it provided some great insight. [...] […] DL: You’re also an author for fadtastic. What’s your favorite piece you’ve contributed over there? I really liked The Future of Design, it provided some great insight. […]

]]> By: Trevor Collins http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-656812 Trevor Collins Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:04:51 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/07/24/the-future-of-design/#comment-656812 I do not think that sociaty has even started to get to grips with the world wide web and all its potential. We are just witnessing its infancy. The future will be amazing. I do not think that sociaty has even started to get to grips with the world wide web and all its potential. We are just witnessing its infancy. The future will be amazing.

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