As the year draws to an end many, myself included, have put together reflections on 2008.
The next step is to look forward. Here is a list of predictions for the world, and the world of graphic design, for 2009.
Top 5 Predictions for 2009 Directly Related to Graphic Design
05. Adobe CS4 and Mac OS X (10.6) are the must have software upgrades.
04. Rounded soft typefaces, glowing balls and buttons, and mirrored reflections finally and completely fall out of fashion.
03. WYSIWYG website building applications get much better and easier to use for novice users, even total amateurs.
02. More people filing taxes as graphic designers, than ever before, will do so as freelancers.
01. The Obama administration will use graphic design and visual communication on a scale not seen since the poster program of World War II in order to motivate citizens to be a part of the promised change.
Top 5 Overall Predictions for 2009
05. The television switchover to digital is way overhyped as the date draws near and the transition goes off without a hitch. Meanwhile, Computing in the living room finally arrives in a way it hasn’t before. Big screen applications will work better and are more prevalent.
04. Many more magazines and newspapers will follow the likes of PCMAG and Cracked by stopping production of their printed volumes to focus solely on their on-line content and business plan.
03. Personal Branding will become a buzzword as many now unemployed people will use branding techniques, instead of traditional resumes, to get a job or start a business
02. Social Media (web 2.0) bubble bursts. Many web 2.0 companies will shut down or be acquired at lower costs than hoped by bigger companies. Only the strong survive.
01. Obama will announce an aggressive plan for change on his inauguration day which will include asking americans to make sacrifices. The plan will have success within the first 100 days however the dismal economic situation will not be overturned (just yet).
What are your predictions for 2009?
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My name is James Kurtz III; I am a graphic designer for hire based in Northeast Ohio. Welcome to my website. I invite you to take a look at some work examples in my 
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Here’s 5 off the top of my head:
1. During the inauguration, molecules of pure, unrefined hope will shoot forth from the eyes of Barack Obama. Those who do not immediately look away will melt just like the SS guy from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Jessie Jackson will be vindicated.
2. After the disaster of the inauguration, followed by a total economic collapse, Tina Turner will take her rightful place as ruler of the United States, now re-named Barter Town.
3. Having previously lead our nation through an extra terrestrial assault; actor Bill Pullman will rise up to challenge the legitimacy of Tina Turners rule. Added by Master Blaster, he and his band of renegade children will prevail, but at great cost.
4. By the end of the year, water, power, and some semblance of civilization will be restored to most parts of the New United States. The wastelands however, will remain lawless for sometime to come.
5. I will try to find a job. Preferably working for the Turner administration.
Alan,
Hahaha. Good stuff. While I’m not sure ANY of that will come close to happening, it will be sweet when you get a job and finally join the working masses.
1. Everyone will stop using IE6
2. Everyone will stop using IE6
3. Everyone will stop using IE6
4. Everyone will stop using IE6
5. Everyone will stop using IE6
Santhos,
Wouldn’t that be nice!