Ghosting to money worries – report outlines freelance challenges A new report into freelance life paints a challenging picture of self-employment. Leapers is an organisation that supports freelancers’ mental health, and every year it produces an annual survey that…

Just read this piece on Design Week about freelance challenges. It puts numbers to what many of us are already feeling. Worth a read if you’re freelancing right now and wondering whether it’s just you.

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There are 28 million software developers worldwide, and 40 percent of them build mobile apps

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When AI takes over mass production, only creators who paint ideas—not trends—remain.
Digital artists will move closer to modern artists;
their “studio” is now BOOTH, FANBOX, or note.
Art shifts from images to concepts.

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The era of “hand-drawing IP illustrations to get hired” is over.
Studios now need people who can prompt, edit, and direct visuals.
If you want to work in 2D illustration, learn prompt design and art direction, not just drawing.

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AI isn’t “taking artists’ jobs.”
The market itself was built for AI efficiency — mass production, uniform style, fast delivery.
That system simply replaces cheap labor with prompt engineers and visual designers.

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https://uxdesign.cc/what-grief-can-teach-us-about-the-future-of-design-8d846c873335?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4 The loss AI brings to the design industry could be what clarifies its true purpose.

The impact of AI on the design industry may reveal its true purpose. Grief taught me to focus on what truly matters. #AI #DesignIndustry uxdesign.cc/what-grief-can-teach-us-...

Forget Design Portfolios: Here’s How Designers ACTUALLY Get Hired in 2025 The designer portfolio is dead—and AI killed it. Recruiters don’t click your link, algorithms flatten your work into bullet points, and the real hiring decisions happen on LinkedIn, X, and in community feeds.

The age of AI has killed the traditional designer portfolio. Recruiters now rely on algorithms instead of clicking links. Real hiring decisions are made on platforms like LinkedIn and X. #AIRevolution #DesignIndustry webdesignerdepot.com/forget-design-portfolios...

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Design and development shop the Iconfactory is selling some apps — and AI is partially to blame | TechCrunch Side products can no longer be maintained, even if they have "loads of happy and loyal customers," as the Iconfactory's co-founder, Ged Maheux, says.

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Pantone’s Proprietary Grip: How Digital Licensing Reshapes Color Standardization Explore Pantone's enduring influence on global color standardization, the controversies surrounding its digital licensing, and how market forces are reshaping its future.

The Shifting Spectrum: Unpacking Pantone's Influence Amid Digital Challenges
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The Impact of AI on the Creative Industry: Facts & Data from Q2 2025 weandthecolor.com/the-impact-o...

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NeoCon, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois - Green Building Events - Rate It Green NeoCon has served as a world leading platform and important event of the year for the commercial design industry since 1969. A launch...

NeoCon, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois: buff.ly/thYeI2T #design #designindustry #commercialdesign #interiordesign #interiors #officefurniture #furniture #furnituredesign #furnishings #officedesign #commercial #workplacedesign #buildings #NeoCon2025 #Chicago #Illinois

NeoCon, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois - Green Building Events - Rate It Green NeoCon has served as a world leading platform and important event of the year for the commercial design industry since 1969. A launch...

NeoCon, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois: buff.ly/thYeI2T #design #designindustry #commercialdesign #interiordesign #interiors #officefurniture #furniture #furnituredesign #furnishings #officedesign #commercial #workplacedesign #buildings #NeoCon2025 #Chicago #Illinois

Renault , passato e futuro si fondono nella R17 Electric Restomod ROMA (ITALPRESS) – Renault non poteva mancare alla Milano Design Week, il più importante appuntamento internazionale per la design industry. Una settimana in cui il capoluogo lombardo diventa un enorme laboratorio di creativit...

È ACCADUTO IERI: Renault , passato e futuro si fondono nella R17 Electric Restomod ... LEGGI TUTTO #Renault #R17ElectricRestomod #MilanoDesignWeek #DesignIndustry #Restomod

Embracing freelancing is key to success in the design industry with fewer corporate jobs available. Take control of your career path. #FreelancingTrends #DesignIndustry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNUues1oQ_A

Preparing for Changes in the Future of Design Written by: Emma Witherspoon Edited by: Ashley Stivers Formatted by: Ariel Swatez         The design industry is accelerating, driven by technological advanc…

Our latest Blog! The design industry is accelerating, driven by technological advancements, ever-changing societal values, and emerging aesthetic preferences.
#comm323 #designindustry #futureofdesign #changesindesign
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The design game has changed and I don’t know where I fit anymore After two decades in design — leading teams, managing million-dollar portfolios, and launching products used by millions — I’m now…

"After two decades in design—leading teams, managing million-dollar portfolios, and launching products used by millions—I'm now questioning my place."

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No design is neutral. If you're in the room, you're shaping the future-be sure you can stand behind what you create.

No design is neutral. If you're in the room, you're shaping the future-be sure you can stand behind what you create.

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The design game has changed and I don’t know where I fit anymore After two decades in design — leading teams, managing million-dollar portfolios, and launching products used by millions — I’m now…

After 20 years in design, leading teams, managing million-dollar portfolios, and launching products used by millions, I'm now reevaluating my role. From growing design teams and collaborating with powerhouse brands to a $100 million acquisition, I've deepened my expertise across various sectors. #D…

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