The design industry is experiencing severe layoffs as economic conditions worsen. Factors like inflation, caution among investors, and reduced consumer spending are forcing companies to make tough decisions. Sadly, designers, viewed as non-essential during these times, are often the first to go. The statistics are alarming, with UX research job listings down by 71% and UX design roles decreasing by 70% since early 2022. This paints a grim picture for creative professionals seeking stability in their careers amid ongoing financial struggles across tech companies.
Ah, the design industry. A playground for creativity, problem-solving, and, let's face it, a healthy dose of existential dread.
If you thought 2024 was rough, welcome to 2025, where the economic hangover just won't quit.
designers are caught in the crossfire.
When it's time to tighten the purse strings, guess who gets the axe? Designers.
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