Where is the field headed?

Several weeks ago, the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda) published a survey of member designers from around the globe, answering the question, "will you be doing more branding design in the future?" Overwhelmingly, the designers answered with a resounding "yes." What is your take? Is branding design and packaging an expanding field, or is it being left to 'specialty' designers working in big-name, high-impact houses and studios?

By the way, Icograda's survey results said this:


In five years, will you be doing more 'brand' design?
Yes - I plan to increase my brand design services.
78%


No - I don't plan to increase my brand design services.
18%


No - I have little or no interest in branding.
7%

 

Totals shown may be more or less than 100% due to rounding.

(see this and other polls at icograda.com http://www.icograda.com/web/opinion-pollresults.shtml?pfl=poll-pastpollsdisplay-2.param&op2.rf1=187 )

 

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