The prevailing mood amongst product designers right now is - Annoyed - Bored - Considering leaving the profession The current mood is putting off a lot of young designers from entering the industry and pushing existing designers out. What do we do?
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A lot of places and people are just not in need of our services and help. And that’s okay.
I hear you. I feel sad for what used to feel like such an exciting and hopeful profession (and still largely does to me). If young people aren't being excited by it and are turning away I fear for the vitality of our ideas.
I hear you. I’m at a point with my current job where ironically I’ve never felt more capable to do more powerful craftsmanship and yet see the limits of business. I’m a UX & Web Developer, yet all my decisions and thoughts on intuitive and accessible design are ignored…
…The client is always right. And that’s a mentality of business that’s attractive to a lot of more people than high paying creatives are willing to admit on a podcast lol…
…I personally, am really proud and prepared to move forward and find new opportunities in Product Design. And yet, I know that my values, cultural makeup, and experience all make it important to practice advocating for sustainable versions of success…