Design Manifesto

Design is a different experience day to day, person to person, and individual to the whole.

Computing in Architecural Design

Computing in design today is helpful not only to clients but to designers as well. Although some programs tend to have their own quirks and learning curves each has its advantages in the field. From talking to top designers and architects, computer aided design has made their jobs easier and more time efficient. Computing in design used to be just using a calculator to help with measurements and conversions, now we can create rooms with textures and do virtual tours of the hypothetical space designed in the computer. It is truly amazing how the technology has changed and enhanced the designers experience in the field.
To me, computing in design is a little intimidating but once you have mastered it, it is a very valuable skill to have. With that said, being able to create awesome virtual spaces with the new programs is now practically a required skill across the field but I feel like designers still need to be able to create spaces and communicate without the computer as well. The increasing technology is a great advantage to the world of design because both clients and designers alike can get a better 3 dimensional idea of the design with opportunities for change and fixing problems before the actual product is begun.
We are quickly heading toward a completely digital world. Ever since the first gigantic computer, technology has bee a huge asset to not only design but the world entirely. As we move closer toward digital entirety, the fundamentals should not be forgotten. Technology is great and an amazing tool, but a good designer should be able to communicate their ideas without computer aid as well as with its help.