Research: A designers manifesto

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Now that I have finalised my poster designs and have done lots of visual exploration within print design, I decided to use this time to respond to the advice from Dan who mentioned in a tutorial about considering writing up a manifesto to support my working practice. I decided what better way to find out more than to actually google it and see what's out there. 

Funny enough, I ended up discovering lots of information and examples on this. My take on this is that a designer's manifesto is a clear declaration or given statement that outlines their beliefs, values, principles and intentions. It is their way to respond to their methodology approach, they can be personal and represent the designer's ethos. 



Ms, L. V. F. (2021, December 30). A Designer’s Manifesto Written by a Writer - A Designer’s Diary - Medium. Medium. https://medium.com/diving-into-design/a-designers-manifesto-written-by-a-writer-5d91a4443511

Brainstorming the meaning of a manifesto




I feel that considering having my own designer's manifesto will align with my poster resolutions and will add further context to my practice and methodology. Not only this, but it will give others who read it an insight into how my work as a designer potentially could inspire others to adopt similar goals and aims that I want within my current journey. 

One of the most iconic manifestos within graphic design has to be the one from Ken Garland, First Things First Manifesto (1964).




http://www.designishistory.com/1960/first-things-first/#:~:text=First%20Things%20First%20%3A%20Design%20Is%20History&text=Written%20in%201963%20and%20published,a%20humanist%20aspect%20of%20design.


Manifestos can be written documents, visual presentations, or multimedia expressions. They often inspire and unify designers, providing a framework for thinking critically about design and its impact on the world. Some famous design movements, such as the Bauhaus movement, had manifestos that outlined their core principles and philosophies, influencing generations of designers. Creating a personal manifesto can be a reflective exercise for designers to clarify their values, beliefs, and goals, serving as a guiding light throughout their careers.

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