Research Topic: The Impact of social Media on designers 

Research Questions: 

Has Social Media platforms made designers more or less creative?

Does managing a social media presence affect a designer’s productivity?

How do constant trends and feedback affect their confidence and work style?

Brief Overview:
Nowadays, designers use social media platforms (instagram, facebook, tiktok etc…) a lot in their everyday lives, which has both positive and negative effects. On the positive side, social media allows designers to showcase their work, connect with clients, learn new skills, and stay updated on trends. However, it can also create pressure to constantly follow trends, lead to burnout, and affect their originality by making them feel they need to conform to popular styles.

Rationale:
I chose this topic because it’s personally meaningful to me. Lately, I’ve felt less creative due to the time I spend on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. As a designer and artist, I could be working on new projects, but instead, I find myself distracted and scrolling. I want to examine questions like: How does social media impact creativity for designers? Does it help or limit originality? How do constant trends and feedback affect their confidence and work style? Exploring these questions is important to me because it helps me understand how social media may be shaping my creative habits, both positively and negatively, and how I can make better use of these platforms to stay inspired without losing focus.

Method and Design:
The presentation will start with an introduction to the research question, followed by sections discussing the effects of social media on designer’s creativity, such as positive and negative effects, Analysis and Discussions (Weigh pros and cons and explore potential solutions), and end with a conclusion (Summarize findings and implications for future creativity on social media). 

References:

Brito, Maria. “The Groove Issue #80: How Social Media Impacts Your Creativity.” Maria Brito Blog, 2024, https://blog.mariabrito.com/articles/the-groove-issue-80-how-social-media-impacts-your-creativity.

Magadán, Rafiq Elmansy. “How Social Media Affects Creativity.” Designorate, 9 Nov. 2020, https://www.designorate.com/how-social-media-affects-creativity/.

Peters, Adele. “How Technology Is Changing Our Concept of Creativity.” Wired, 15 Oct. 2021, https://www.wired.com/story/how-technology-change-creativity/.

Center for Humane Technology. “Key Issues.” Center for Humane Technology, https://www.humanetech.com/key-issues#key-issue-areas.

“The Relationship between Social Media Use and Psychological Distress among Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Sleep and Fear of Missing Out.” National Library of Medicine, 15 Sept. 2021, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8461326/.

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