العربية 
Sana’a – The Graphics and Multimedia Program at the College of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Science and Technology (UST), concluded today its series of scientific seminars organized during the first semester by holding the fifth and final seminar, titled “Trend Vision.” The seminar examined the phenomenon of trends in graphic design, their impact on designers, and their relationship with the labor market and digital platforms, as well as issues related to inspiration and imitation.
The seminar featured three main themes. The first was presented by Mr. Mohammed Al-Mashra, who discussed design trends from a labor market perspective, highlighting the relationship between design trends and market demands, and how designers can keep pace with developments while meeting professional requirements.
In the second theme, Mr. Ashraf Al-Khatib addressed the influence of social media on designers, shedding light on the role of digital platforms in spreading design trends, shaping visual preferences, and influencing designers’ choices and approaches to widely shared works.
The third theme was presented by Mr. Ashraf Al-Qadhi, who discussed the distinction between inspiration and imitation, explaining the boundaries between drawing inspiration from ideas and visual trends and falling into direct imitation. He emphasized the importance of preserving a designer’s creative vision and identity while adapting to modern developments.
The event also included an interactive entertainment segment related to design trends, allowing attendees to engage with the seminar topic in an environment that combined academic discussion with experiential learning.
The seminar was attended by Prof. Bilal Al-Fahidi, Dean of the College of Computer Science and Information Technology; Dr. Jawad Al-Hammadi, Coordinator of the Graphics and Multimedia Program; Dr. Abdulkarim Al-Wosabi, instructor of the Visual Communication Seminar course; as well as a number of faculty members and individuals interested in the field of design.
At the conclusion of the event, speakers and participants were honored in a celebratory atmosphere marking the end of the seminar series.
The organization of “Trend Vision” reflects the Graphics and Multimedia Program’s commitment to enriching students’ educational experience by addressing contemporary design issues and linking academic knowledge with labor market developments and professional practice. The initiative aims to enhance students’ awareness of the challenges and rapidly evolving trends in the field of graphic design.
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