In 1989 I saw a lot of slop trying to pass as design, thanks to Macintosh computers and those ‘arty’ text effects in Word. Over 35 years later I note that real
The author reflects on the evolution of design tools and their impact on accessibility, noting that while early Macintosh and Word features led to a proliferation of poorly designed content, modern tools like Canva have democratized design. This shift has allowed average users to create presentable materials for community use, a significant improvement over past amateur design trends. AI
IMPACT Democratization of design tools like Canva may lower the barrier for AI-assisted content creation.