Pros and Cons
Designers need to be able to design for any context. Being a strong force on both sides of an argument is an incredibly valuable asset. My topic? Use of social media.
Pro socials
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Pro socials ✦
• Fast connection to anyone
• Personal time capsule
• Promotion (self and business)
• Branding
• Inspiration
• Self-improvement
• Creativity
• Lifestyle
• Entertainment
• Informational
• Educational
Promote and encourage positive use of social media. Pushing people to find connection, inspiration, and a higher self-esteem.
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anti socials
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anti socials ✦
• Addiction
• Shortens attention span
• Less connecting in real life
• Parasocial relationships
• Everyone has an opinion to share
• Misinformation
• Scams
• Ragebaiting
• Cyberbullying
• Lower self-esteem
• Higher comparison to others
• Privacy concerns
• Stalking
• Stealing information
Discourage use of social media, while encouraging connection and presentness. Inform users about the downsides of social media either early in their usage or when they’re starting to get too reliant.
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