The article examines the pressures faced by designers in achieving self-initiated creative growth amidst an overwhelming workload. Tabitha Swanson recounts her long journey in design, highlighting the evolution from traditional techniques to modern technologies. She expresses concern over the relentless pace of industry changes and the increasing number of design tools that require constant adaptation. This relentless pace can hinder the time and space necessary to engage deeply with creative work, transforming the joy of design into a challenging puzzle that feels less accessible and more like a pressured obligation.
As creatives, we've all chosen to create on a daily basis, but having the time to sit with creative puzzles has started to feel like a luxury.
Within a week, I was using about 25 different design programs, each with their own nuances and technological learning curves.
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