Modes of Criticism

We are now in 2029, and design cannot change: it needs to be completely reconfigured from the past, from history. — A 2-part essay on the futures of graphic design (education) after AI. shorturl.at/cQgK5

Design criticism written by a trillion dollar porn bot.

Published by Stolen Books, shipping worldwide.

Debates on the implications of AI on design have softened over time, pushing the idea of an inevitable complement to—not a replacement of—the designer. ‘Graphic Design (education) After AI’, is a 2-part essay on the futures of graphic design. tinyurl.com/y6bw4h3b

Good to read @edwinheathcote’s article on the powerlessness of design, reminiscent of Valicenti’s ‘Cranky’ in Emigre (2003). Little has changed, although if at that time the interest in design criticism faded, now it’s cherished as soothing melancholy. shorturl.at/252wK

Conversation event for the new Immutable ebook, from @chrislee_uu who’ll be in conversation with amazing thinkers @shannonmattern, @namleti and @modescriticism! Next Wednesday the 15th, 1pm EST, zoom link soon

The 'Design Capital' series is published and distributed worldwide by @onomatopeenet at designcapital.biz — Available in Portugal via Stolen Books: bit.ly/3mws6n8

Calls for criticality are cyclical in design, with a constant demise of space for alternative models to survive. Smaller gestures, small events, small associations are a possible way forward: with continuity, not grand ephemerality lasting 1 week, and repeating year after year.

'Design Capital 1 – The Circuit' was discussed yesterday at MAAT in a lively conversation between its author @hnnhlls & @silvio_lorusso, during an event co-hosted by @ctrotherworlds. Discussions about biennials & festivals unfolded not only during, but also before and after. 🧵

Next Monday, 6 June 2022 at 6pm, we will host a conversation between @hnnhlls and @silvio_lorusso at MAAT in Lisbon. Join us to discuss Design Capital 1 – The Circuit, published by @onomatopeenet: maat.pt/en/event/circu…

‘Poetics of Anticolonial Joy’, by @luizaprado, tomorrow, 23.05.2022, at 6pm, at MAAT, Lisbon. maat.pt/en/event/poeti…

@AJWShaughnessy @onomatopeenet Thanks for the kind words, Adrian!

Fifth edition of @modescriticism Remarkable achievement to keep this bold publishing venture alive. Tip of the hat to editor and designer Francisco Laranjo. @onomatopeenet