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AIGA is the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design, and this forecasting document provides insights into current topics impacting the design community and creates resources that can be used to better understand the needs of designers to create a more desirable future.

Review of current landscape and lays out potential agenda for future research in the field

Discussion of AI and augmentation technology in the future of technical communication as well as ethical implications

Day argues that the future of drama programs lies in "developing the art of citizenship, and in avocations and vocations connected to citizenship training."

This shift in learning space required instructors to adopt new patterns of instructional communication

Generative AI, which uses data lakes and question snippets to recover patterns and relationships, is becoming more prevalent in creative industries; however, the legal implications of using generative AI are still unclear, particularly in relation to copyright infringement, ownership of AI-generated works, and unlicensed content in training data.

The disruption of the pandemic provides an opportunity to "revolutionize the way music is created, marketed,distributed," and "consumed."

Jewelry is more resilient versus other luxury categories through crisis periods and luxury brands are expanding their factories and adding new product lines.

"The boom in demand for synthetics is beginning to radically reshape the $89bn global diamond jewelry market and the market share held by these man-made stones has surged from 3.5 per cent in 2018 to a forecast 16.5 per cent — equal to $14.6bn — in 2023."

The 2022 TEDxBroadway speakers look at some of the challenges facing the industry and offer plans for diversifying and investing in people and stories.

A noted jazz musician and critic examines the impact of new technologies on the music industry over the next decade.

An application of crisis theory and research into futurity to draw conclusions about the future of publicly funded theatre, given the impact of the pandemic.

Frontlinedance works in communities to remove barriers for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions – and there’s no distinction between teacher and learner.

A gathering of important filmmakers take the temperature of film, cinema and the surrounding culture.

Artists, AI experts, and music industry professionals weigh in on the likely impact of artificial intelligence on music in the coming years .

How we can make the most of the possibilities of liveness, technology, and human innovation.

Efforts to lower the industry’s carbon footprint have led to new practices, like more sea shipping and rethinking auctions and fairs.

Discusses a grant-funded project in which a group worked with strategists to brainstorm future scenarios for their theatre group.

A look at the benefits and impact of virtual production which "allows filmmakers to see their virtual characters and environments in real time while working with actors on set."

Young creators weigh in on the unique experience of making art and making a living in the 21st century

Experts weigh in on virtual reality, augmented reality, AI, and the coming revolution in the industry.