AIGA Releases 2021 Design Point Of View Report
Professional designer organization AIGA just released its
2021 Design Point of View report, exploring the impact of COVID-19 upon designers and work trends to watch for in a post-COVID environment.
AIGA surveyed 5,437 participants in over 100 countries to capture a snapshot of the design industry during a tumultuous and historic moment in time. Unsurprisingly, the pandemic put economic pressure on many designers, with unemployment rising to 6% from a previous level of less than 1%. Also, 4 in 10 reported a negative impact on their income, and 20% struggled to stay afloat, considering leaving the profession entirely.
“This major research initiative is an in-depth look at the design industry that allows us to get a better understanding of the profession as well as its larger impact,” said AIGA Executive Director Bennie F. Johnson in a press release. “AIGA’s goal with this new research is to build actionable insights into a dynamic profession that continues to evolve and expand in new directions. We want to know what the industry looks like today and tomorrow, and the ways in which design is transforming our world.”