This book reports on research findings and practical lessons featuring advances in the areas of digital and interaction design, graphic design and branding, design education, society and communication in design practice, and related ones. Gathering the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Digital Design and Communication, Digicom 2024, held on November 7-9 2024, as a hybrid event, in/from Barcelos, Portugal, this book continues the tradition of the previous ones reporting on new design strategies to foster digital communication within and between the society, institutions and brands. By highlighting innovative ideas and reporting on multidisciplinary projects, it offers a source of inspiration for designers of all kinds, including graphic and web designers, UI, UX and social media designers, and to researchers, advertisers, artists, and brand and corporate communication managers alike.

Discusses timely topics at the intersection between design and digital communication Describes some challenges that digital media causes to brands, institutions, education and society Proposes practical solutions to current questions in the area of communication design