The article discusses the alarming state of the design industry amid widespread layoffs in 2025. Economic challenges such as inflation and decreased consumer spending have left tech companies looking to cut costs, often at the expense of design teams. Statistics from Indeed highlight a staggering 71% drop in UX research job listings and a 70% decrease in UX design roles since early 2022. This signifies a troubling perception shift, where essential design roles are now viewed as expendable, raising concerns about the industry's future amid creative stagnation.
Ah, the design industry. A playground for creativity, problem-solving, and, let's face it, a healthy dose of existential dread. But these days, it feels like the playground's on fire.
According to Indeed, UX research job listings have plummeted by 71%, and UX design roles have nosedived 70% since early 2022.
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