The Dependence Between Social Media and Design

             Social media, which is media that depends upon social interaction has recently become the best and cheapest marketing route for entrepreneurs, more specifically, designers.  Designers trying to break through and be noticed must find creative ways to get their name and work to the rest of the world.  Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter are among a few forms of social media which aid in marketing for these designers.  It would be apt to say that designers may depend on social media in some way.  I came across a blog with a blog titled, “How Design Impacts Social Media.”  It states that in order to achieve high traffic in a blog, the design of it must be thoughtfully planned out.  In other words blogs, another form of social media, depends on design.  Don’t you find it interesting that these two means of expression depend on each other to be successful?  In this particular blog it gives 8 ways that design influences social media users.  A couple “ways” include things such as first impression, and branding.  These both play a significant role in social media success, as well as design success.  I would have never known social media and design would have much in common but after reading this blog I have found the connection between the two, as well as their dependence on each other.