OUGD401 - Study Task 3 - Triangulation - Writing Academically

A number of authors have considered the transition of editorial design between printed and digital media. Foges, (1999), Tapia, (2003) and Franchi & Rocca, (2016) have all commented upon the fact that editorial design is becoming increasingly more digital, however that doesn't make the production of printed media obsolete. For example; Foges imparts his opinion on this digital transition by saying - "While it is true that the web is a unique medium, presenting problems that cannot be tackled in the same way as either print magazines or television, it is also demonstrably true that many of the lessons learnt in design for print, can, and should, make the transition to the digital interface". Foges presents an insightful view on the topic here where he acknowledges the benefits of digital based media and fully accepts its increasing importance, however also states that everything up until that point in editorial design shouldn't be disregarded, more so applied to this new format. I think this is an important principle, because although the information is being presented on a screen and not paper, the same rules of design still apply.