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>> From: Mark Schraad
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>> Design is a young field. We still have much to learn.
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> Is it really? Relative to what? It may not be the world's oldest (or
> second-oldest) profession, but I have trouble seeing it as young or
> new.
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> Christian Crumlish
I think of design as a young profession not in terms of time, but in
terms of maturity.
When thinking of mature professions, things that come to mind are:
Lots of PhD's in academic settings.
Strong professional organizations
General agreement on definitions amongst practitioners
A steady stream of research that consistently advances the profession
Wide public awareness and recognition of the professions contributions
Design is only beginning to reflect these things. Did anyone call
themselves a designer just a hundred years ago? How about a lawyer,
politician, baker, fisherman, farmer, doctor, soldier, blacksmith,
play write, musician, etc...
That is why I see design as a young profession. With that comes great
promise - and that is a good thing.
Mark
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