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Jan 13
The Future of Graphic Design: How AI, Canva & Speed Devalued Designers
Graphic Design didn’t suddenly get harder. It got cheaper.Between AI, Canva, and speed-obsessed clients, Graphic Design has been turned into a commodity. And now, Designers are spending more time fixing broken work than actually creating meaningful work.Most Graphic Designers are ... Show More
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Graphic Designer BURNOUT Isn’t What You Think
Graphic Designer burnout is killing careers. And the industry is lying about why!Designers are crying burnout, quitting jobs, questioning their talent, and walking away from design entirely. Not because they hate graphic design. But because they’ve been told the wrong story about ... Show More
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Graphic Design feels off right now. Not because design is dying. Not because AI suddenly replaced everyone. But because the rules Designers trusted for years stopped working the way they used to. If you’ve felt uneasy, slower, or quietly second-guessing your instincts, this episo ... Show More
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