Gunnar, Karel,
I completely agree with your comments. I wonder how to include these calls in graphic/visual design education. In the design studio I've included real design problems with aid of real 'comisioners/clients/organizations' with some succces.
While we want to see graphic/visual design objects considering needs of 'commissioners/clients/organizations' and 'users/beholders/people/viewers', for students/designers it is more tempting to be protagonist/stars creating their style without consideration of others. Besides, it seems that society rewards better design aesthetics/style than communication/usability.
Best,
G. Mauricio Mejía
Assistant professor Universidad de Caldas
http://mejia.disenovisual.com
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