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Rethinking Definition of Design Journalism : A Functional and Historical Perspective

디자인 저널리즘 정의에 관한 고찰 -기능적 및 역사적 관점을 중심으로-

  • Jaeha Han (International Design School for Advanced Studies, Hongik University) ;
  • Cathy Yeonchoo Lee (International Design School for Advanced Studies, Hongik University)
  • 한재하 (홍익대학교 국제디자인전문대학원 ) ;
  • 이캐시연주 (홍익대학교 국제디자인전문대학원 )
  • Received : 2025.05.18
  • Accepted : 2025.07.20
  • Published : 2025.07.30
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Abstract

This study identifies the necessity of design journalism amid the changes in the digital environment and explores the potential for expanding critical design discourse, which is essential for deepening public understanding of design's societal roles. It reviews literature on design criticism and design thinking, specifically focusing on how these frameworks have evolved in response to shifting media landscapes and how they can inform contemporary journalistic practices. The spread of information through social media has led to the consumption of design merely as a visual trend, weakening the criticality and expertise of traditional journalism. In this context, design journalism can play an important role as a medium that interprets and communicates the social meaning and context of design, beyond simply introducing trends. This study aims to propose a direction for design journalism and expand it into research for building a practical model.

이 연구는 디지털 환경 변화 속에서 디자인 저널리즘의 필요성을 규명하고, 디자인의 사회적 역할에 대한 공적 이해를 심화하기 위한 비판적 디자인 담론의 확장 가능성을 탐색한다. 이를 위해 기존 저널리즘과의 비교연구 및 역사적 관점에서 디자인 비평과 디자인 사고에 대한 문헌을 검토하며, 특히 미디어 환경 변화에 따라 이러한 담론들이 어떻게 발전해왔고, 오늘날의 저널리즘 실천에 어떤 시사점을 주는지를 중점적으로 살펴본다. 소셜 미디어 중심의 정보 확산은 디자인을 시각적 트렌드로만 소비하게 만들며, 기존 저널리즘의 비판성과 전문성이 약화되고 있다. 이에 따라 디자인 저널리즘은 단순한 트렌드 소개를 넘어 사회적 의미와 맥락을 해석하고 전달하는 매개로서 중요한 역할을 수행할 수 있다. 본 연구는 디자인 저널리즘의 방향성을 제시하고, 실천적 모델 구축을 위한 연구로 확장하고자 한다.

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