Right now I am in a marriage and Family social class. We mainly talk about things like marriage, children, and relationships. At first glance, you wouldn’t think that any of those things would be related to Media Design or the design industry but one does. Relationships are a key part of this industry and it is very important to understand them. So in this Gen Ed class, I was able to learn more able relationships and how to improve them.
As I mentioned, at first, “relationships” and “media design” might not seem like they go together. But even before I took this Gen Ed class the more I grew in this field, the more I realized how connected they are. Design isn’t just about making something look nice — it’s about communicating, connecting, and creating something that people can understand. To do that well, you need to understand people, how they think, and how they feel. In other words, you need to understand relationships.
Whether it’s designing a logo, building a website, or working on a video, everything we create in media is for an audience — and the goal is always to form a connection. That means listening, observing, and being able to empathize with others. In client work, it’s about understanding their vision and building trust. In team projects, it’s about strong collaboration and communication, and so on.
In summary, when you think about it, design is just another way of building relationships — through visuals, sound, text, and interaction. The better you understand people, the better you can design for them. That’s what makes media design so powerful. As designers, we are to interpret information in a fun and readable way that others can understand and want to take the time to view it. This ability to bring ideas to life in a way is what connects people and helps build relationships. And to me, I think that is most important.
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