Kiritori Mederu x Takeuchi Naoki x Hagiwara Shunya x Hatake Yurie x Mizuno Katsuhito | Imagining Web Media in 30 Years (Part 2)
Experts discuss the future of web media, emphasizing the importance of long-term perspectives and collaboration with AI.Summary
This article documents the second part of a discussion moderated by Kiritori Mederu, featuring photographer Naoki Takeuchi, web director Shunya Hagiwara, graphic designer Yurie Hatake, and user interface researcher Katsuhito Mizuno. The conversation centers on envisioning the future of web media over the next 30 years. Key points include moving beyond pageview-centric evaluation, the need for long-term assessments of media value, the potential of AI-powered digital archives, and the necessity of designing gentler, more sustainable interfaces—akin to traditional herbal remedies. The discussion also touches upon navigating the relationship between media and capitalism, and the balance between user agency and passivity in an age of information overload. The article explores how web media should evolve while maintaining its value and relevance.
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