The ’90s: Enter the Internet (and Clip Art Overload)

Fast forward to the ’90s, where dial-up internet was the soundtrack of our digital lives. Suddenly, clip art was the Beyoncé of design elements. Ah, those glorious days when web design was a wild west of animated GIFs and Comic Sans. We were pioneers, my friends, with Netscape Navigator as our trusty steed.

Early 2000s: A Flash-y Affair

The early 2000s brought us Flash, the rockstar of interactive design. Websites became interactive playgrounds, complete with intros that required the patience of a saint (and a solid internet connection). But hey, we were pushing boundaries and feeling pretty darn cool doing it.

Mid-2000s: The Rise of Adobe (and the Fall of Dial-Up)

As the mid-2000s dawned, Adobe swooped in like a design superhero. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign – we were living in a creative utopia. The internet got faster, and suddenly, we could Google without waiting for our coffee to brew. Life was good, and design was entering a golden era.

2010s: Mobile Madness and Social Media Boom

Enter the era of mobile responsiveness and social media domination. Suddenly, our designs needed to look smashing on everything from desktops to smartphones. And who could forget the rise of Instagram filters? Our designs were not just static; they were now influencers in the digital realm.

2020s: The Tech Extravaganza (and My Emoji Overuse)

Here we are in the 2020s, where AI, VR, and AR have joined the design party. Canva became the unsung hero of DIY designers, and emojis – my friends, emojis are now an essential part of our visual language. I swear, I communicate more with emojis than actual words these days.

Closing Thoughts: Tech Wizards Unite!

From my trusty Macintosh Plus to AI-powered design assistants, the tech journey in graphic design has been nothing short of magical. We’ve gone from floppy disks to cloud storage, from ASCII art to 3D modelling. And guess what? We’re just getting started.

So, fellow design wizards, buckle up your creative belts because the future holds holographic design boards and who knows, maybe a design teleportation device. The tech odyssey continues, and I’m here for every pixel, byte, and emoji along the way.

Keep designing, keep smiling, and may your pixels be forever crisp!