r/design_research
ActiveA critical approach to Graphic Design
Design Research is a method in graphic design focussing on not only creating *nice things*, but also tries to start a discussion. A graphic designer can choose create works for social or political aspects, topics that are an interest of the graphic designer. It also focuses on the research aspect of design. Here you can find discussions and texts of graphic designers, design studios and artists.
Members
2,007
as of February 2025
Last post
7 days ago
September 20, 2026
Posts (30 days)
3
Created
2014
October 30, 2014
Total posts
230
archived
Total comments
106
archived
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