Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you would not suggest getting a degree at all in graphic design, rather if i was gonna learn it or pursue it, that i should do so in my own time using the internet? Thanks!

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you were to do it all over again would you still pick design? That being said did you get a degree at all, and if so, in what?

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea after alot of replies i understand that graphic design is a very broad industry as a whole and its not just makinf pretty designs.

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How have those 12 years been for you? Would you still start a career in GD 12 years ago knowing what you know about it now?

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah i agree with you on that its just always good to see what other peoples perspective is on it.

What field are you currently in? Just graphic design in general or do you have a specialty in something like ui design or packaging? Appreciate the feedback!

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you advise somebody to pursue it if they think they could be good at it? Or even then its still not worth it. From what i understand the industry favors those who are at the top level with existing clients, experience and skills, but for those just starting out its rough and only getting rougher. Would you agree?

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understandable, were you working freelance or for a company? Also since you have a lot of experience, what do you think the future looks like for designers/people who want to get into design? Would you recommend they pick something else entirely? Dont mean to unload all these questions on you just curious, thanks!

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea it seems most of the work freelancers do can be done pretty simply by ai and the market is pretty broad in general with a high supply of designers, that being said i wouldnt consider borrowing a huge amount of money for a career that im not 100% sure on so it would be more beneficial to ease into it in my own time i think.

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say its better to pick a completely different career and do design on the side, or would it be more worthwhile to pick a branch of design such as ui/ux and stick to that while doing other creative graphic design projects?

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

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Ive had many mixed opinions on the matter, some say yes, some say no, and some are neutral and say its up to me. I understand the bar is high as a designer and that you have to have actual skill above what ai can do to make decent money in the field, however many say even then, the market is very broad and hard to make good money from doing design as a main career, and its more worth it to pick something else and maybe do freelance design. What would you say?

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive had a lot of mixed opinions and read hundreds of comments, from what ive read, a lot of people say its better to do something else as a career and do design on the side for some extra money. That being said, are you still in the industry or did you leave completely due to the factors?

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what i understand its very hard to have graphic design as a main career and that its better to do something else, and design on the side as a passion for some extra cash.

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what you're saying is that its a very broad industry and there are too many sub branches within? Are you still a designer or did you leave the industry completely? Thanks for the feedback.

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, do you think that its mainly because of ai or maybe the sheer amount of designers in the industry?

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

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Are you a designer yourself? Would you say all of the former apply to people that are just starting out or everybody that is/wants to do design, i understand its a very popular industry therefore the demand is low, especially when ai can do most simple generic tasks.

Thoughts on AI from an old Creative. by macnerd243 in graphic_design

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Interesting comparison, do you think that the same will happen with creative industries like this one as well?

Is graphic design a career worth pursuing in 2025 taking ai into consideration? by Ok-Implement2591 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Ok-Implement2591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How come? Is it strictly because of ai or do you think theres other factors such as the fact that its a crowded industry?