Editorial illustrations
How modern tech affects human development
Conceptual illustration project inspired by a Walden University article. The author discusses how the rapid progression of the internet and digital technology over the last few decades has changed many areas of our lives, even down to how our brains are developing.
It got me thinking about how I can show the impact the constant tech input is having on our physical and psychological evolution.
Challenge
Create a set of conceptual illustrations for an article written by Walden University to show how modern technology has changed 4 key areas of our development - attention, relationship building, decision-making, and memory.
Solution
Technology undoubtedly makes our lives easier. But it also creates a distance between ourselves and our real lives. Having digital input available 24/7 can be both beneficial and detrimental to how we engage with the real world.
I wanted the characters to show this contrast - to be relatable and friendly, but still feel slightly disengaged from the viewer.