The Future Is Interdisciplinary

Research & Design

For this group project, we were tasked with researching and predicting the future of graphic design, ultimately identifying interdisciplinary design as a driving force in the field's evolution. We examined its historical foundations, including the Bauhaus movement, its growing presence in contemporary design practices, and the increasing demand for collaboration across fields such as technology, science, and social research. Based on our findings, we explored how designers are shifting from working within a single discipline to connecting different perspectives to address more complex challenges. We presented our research through an informational poster inspired by architectural blueprints, using the visual language to reinforce the interconnected nature of design and its future direction. The project was selected for an award at the 2026 Kaleidoscope Show, Auburn's annual exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from the School of Industrial and Graphic Design.