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As the world continues to evolve every day‭, ‬the future of our world seems to have a stimulating viewpoint that humans can'‬t help but wonder about‭. ‬We often ask ourselves‭,  ‬why are we here‭? ‬What is the meaning of this world‭? ‬I believe the true meaning is becoming interconnected with one another through the means of design‭. ‬Design is a catalyst for change‭. ‬Creating things is a matter of the soul‭, ‬and is something humans have always found great joy in‭. ‬As history recalls‭, ‬design has been a vital tool to connect humans to each other and enlighten us on the future that is waiting‭. ‬The opportunities are simply endless on what we can do‭, ‬but it is important to think critically of the outcomes of these creations to our world‭. ‬

As a designer‭, ‬it is vital to humanity that you consider the complexities of the world when designing‭. ‬There is not just one right way to design‭, ‬but many avenues and perspectives that need to be explored so that we aren'‬t being ignorant to the problems of our world‭. ‬

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Design for Good

A good designer considers all viewpoints‭, ‬not just their own when designing‭. ‬Design with empathy‭. ‬Being empathetic towards others'‬‭ ‬opinions and experiences and collaborating with one another is a key element to human-centered design and is vital to designing for human's benefits‭. ‬Your goal should be to send a positive message into the world‭. ‬The most successful design outcome can‭ ‬only be accomplished when you are empathetic with the environment and community you interact with‭. 

Think Plurality

When designing‭, ‬avoid designing for stereotypes‭. ‬Exceed the normative‭. ‬Embrace various viewpoints as diversity of opinions and experiences increase creativity‭, ‬which leads to innovation‭. ‬One must be held responsible and accountable for their own actions and follow their fundamental values‭. ‬

Take Risks

It is vital for a designer to create experiences through experimentation‭. ‬All design is experimental‭, ‬and to be innovative‭, ‬you‭ ‬must try new things and test your skills and techniques‭. ‬As a designer‭, ‬you are constantly progressing‭, ‬and you should look to learn from your mistakes and use them to your advantage to look forward to designing for a better future‭. ‬You should aim towards‭ ‬human-centred design instead of adding to overconsumption with artefact-centred design‭, ‬many designers miss the mark on this‭. ‬

Be Curious and Adapt to Change

Curiosity and adaptability are fundamental values when it comes to design‭. ‬One must be curious to experiment new things and create change‭. ‬These values should manifest into your life as you must be curious when designing to experience growth‭. ‬One must be willing to adapt to change to strive towards a better future‭.‬

Visual Communication

Visual communication has a significant power to affect people‭. ‬Designers must be perceptive about the messages they are promoting when working for companies‭, ‬and always ensuring they are meeting the ethical standard‭, ‬as many designers miss this‭. ‬Overconsumption can be encouraged by unethical advertising‭: ‬positive advertising should be the only way designers use their skills to strive towards a better future‭. ‬

In my future as a designer‭, ‬I seek to send a positive message to the world‭, ‬to reiterate the fundamental connection between human and nature‭. ‬Design is all around us‭. ‬It is with utmost importance that as designers‭, ‬we learn from our environmental surroundings and understand the consequences of our designs‭. ‬

Everyone is interconnected through design‭. ‬No matter race‭, ‬gender or culture‭, ‬design manifests in everybody's lives‭. ‬Design brings out the splendours of our world which are often overseen‭. ‬Design is the reason we are here‭, ‬to bring people together‭. ‬

If these values are followed by designers‭, ‬as a world‭, ‬we are heading for a better future‭. ‬Design is interconnected through each‭ ‬and every one of us‭, ‬and that is why we are here‭. ‬We must design with meaning and be constantly curious of the world around us‭ ‬to work towards change‭. ‬

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