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In relation to design, this report will help understand the variants of digital technology and the
effect it has on humans and also to understand why technology has evolved into an addiction.
The question that ne eds to be answered is: Why is digital technology such a huge part of the 21st
century and what is the cause for addiction whilst discovering its associated side effects?

HYPOTHESIS
Research
will assist in
identification
of current and
future trends
linking to digital
technology
use whilst
discovering
methods of
designing for
user ne eds.
Also, it will
address the
severity of
the digital
technology
addiction issue
and how it can
be prevented.

PRE-FACE

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