The Endless Possibilities of the Internet

With the birth of the Internet, our world changed forever. One element that was profoundly impacted by the evolution of the World Wide Web was graphic design and art in general. Now with so much software there seems to be endless possibilities for designers.

When watching Scott McCloud's presentation I was blown away by the way the internet has really taken a hold of cartoons and graphic novels. What use to be a very two dimensional medium, now has transformed itself into something incredibly dynamic. While print comics still serve a purpose, the possibilities for webcomics seem to really take the artistry to a whole new level. Looking at McCloud's website I began to understand the impressiveness and challenge of translating the uniqueness of print comics to the web.

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People still want the comic feel but expect that visual and auditory impressiveness that the internet can provide. Finding the proper balance between the two takes a skill that Scott McCloud possesses. 

On a different note, I am constantly amazed at the possibilities that software nowadays is capable of. With Photoshop and Dreamweaver  designing websites is no longer limited to the professionals but is now available for everyone to take a part in. 

As technology continues to evolve and advanced, I look forward to seeing what is in store for graphic designers. I wonder what medium they will be dealing with in the years to come?