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The word is out that Solarpunk is in, at least according to Figma CEO, Dylan
Field, at SXSW 2024. And there are clues as to why the fastest-growing design
tool is heading towards the next design trend after Neubrutalism.
To make the contrast even stronger, he used two upcoming electric vehicles,
Tesla's Cybertruck and Rivian's R3, as a comparison of the two design trends,
Cyberpunk and Solarpunk.
In his words, while both vehicles show futuristic elements, Tesla Cybertruck's
design aesthetic went for a raw, edgy, triangular/low poly treatment, creating
a depressing or dystopian feel, emulating Cyberpunk.
Rivian R3, on the other hand, was more associated with Solarpunk in the sense
that it had more curves and blended more into the environment, making it look
human, natural, and optimistic about the future.
Given that these words were spoken in a public setting, left alone in a pivotal
SXSW event, could this be the foreshadowing of where Figma is heading next? If
so, what could this mean for the company and for us as designers as we imagine
a possible future?
We dive into the design decisions that led Figma to become one of the most
recognisable brands."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
