How illustration enriches design, current trends, challenges faced by illustrators, and the future of the creative industry
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In an exclusive interview, Professor Ricardo Gomes, designer and lecturer at Lusófona University - Lisbon University Centre, discusses the relevance of illustration in contemporary design, emerging trends, and the challenges illustrators face in the digital age.
In a context where digital fatigue is increasingly evident, the pursuit of authenticity, often lacking in the virtual world, stands out as a growing trend among young designers.
Investing in illustration is a way to enhance uniqueness in an environment saturated with machine-generated images, while also reclaiming techniques and characteristics that have been lost through digitalisation.
This approach not only enriches design but also fosters a deeper, more human connection between creator and viewer, reaffirming the importance of individual expression in the modern era.
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Production
Paulo Renato
Catarina Machado
Image
Paulo Renato
Catarina Machado
Editing
Catarina Machado
Text
Catarina Machado
