Designers are burnt out, disillusioned, and constantly joking that design ruined their life – but underneath the memes lies a deeper reckoning. Our US editor-at-large explores how irony became the industry’s dominant tone, and what it might mean to care again.
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Vipoo Srivilasa
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Thomas Doyle
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Kirsty Elson
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Hew Locke
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Baggage – Lucy Davidson
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Graphic Design Ruined My Life
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Lili Arnold
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Tia Keobounpheng
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Making the Video That Made Gorillaz
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