The three articles are selected to offer a multifaceted exploration of the graphic design industry's challenges and evolutions. John-Patrick Hartnett's "The Programmed Designer" critically examines the dominance of Apple and Adobe in graphic design, questioning the impact of their duopoly on creative freedom and designer identity. Jacob Lindgren's "Graphic Design’s Factory Settings" delves into the educational aspect, analyzing how design education shapes individuals to fit industry standards, with a historical perspective rooted in the Bauhaus legacy. Finally, Silvia Sfligiotti's "This is Auto-Tune Typography" critiques the prevalent trend of homogenized typography in contemporary design, drawing parallels to the use of Auto-Tune in music and calling for more thoughtful, diverse visual communication practices. Together, these articles highlight the tension between technological influence, educational paradigms, and the need for individuality and critical thinking in the field of graphic design.