BA (HONOURS) DEGREE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY
Research ProjectDissertation
2022-23
CREATIVE CODING AS A DESIGN MEDIUM, TOOL,PRACTICE ETC.
Over the last century, graphic design has evolved significantly, with technological advancements transforming the field. The post-digital era has introduced new tools, such as creative coding, reshaping the designer's role and integrating programming into the creative process. This paper explores creative coding's impact on graphic design, examining its historical roots, artistic potential, and commercial applications. By studying creative coding's development and its adoption in design studios, the research aims to understand its role in modern graphic design and its potential to enhance creativity and meet commercial goals.
The study investigates how creative coding functions as both a tool and a creative process in graphic design. It explores its historical background, early generative art, and its current use in the post-digital era. The paper includes interviews with Studio Dumbar and a survey of creative studios in Europe to capture the integration of programming with design.