Is graphic design a good career in the age of AI?
10.5K views · 2025-09-05
Visual & Graphic
Is graphic design still a good career choice with AI advancing so quickly? After 15 years in the industry, here's my honest take on why I think design is actually a smart career path right now - and why all the AI fearmongering might be missing the point. If you're considering a design career or worried about the future of the industry, this video breaks down why transferable skills, creative problem solving, and human perspective make design a solid choice even in an AI world.
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New here? I’m Janelle! I’m a freelance graphic designer who loves chatting about creativity, freelance life, and how on earth you build a sustainable career as a working creative while keeping your sanity.
REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO //
Pick up my Free Guide To Find Your Design Niche -
https://janellehugel.kit.com/a9f09a62fb
CONNECT WITH ME //
Portfolio -- https://www.peregrinecreative.co
Resources for creatives -- https://www.janellehugel.com
Templates -- https://www.janellehugel.com/shop
CHAPTERS //
00:00 The problem
00:42 Why I chose graphic design
01:21 The fear of AI
02:17 Truth #1
03:54 Truth #2
06:01 Truth #3
07:20 The reality of the design industry
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New here? I’m Janelle! I’m a freelance graphic designer who loves chatting about creativity, freelance life, and how on earth you build a sustainable career as a working creative while keeping your sanity.
REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO //
Pick up my Free Guide To Find Your Design Niche -
https://janellehugel.kit.com/a9f09a62fb
CONNECT WITH ME //
Portfolio -- https://www.peregrinecreative.co
Resources for creatives -- https://www.janellehugel.com
Templates -- https://www.janellehugel.com/shop
CHAPTERS //
00:00 The problem
00:42 Why I chose graphic design
01:21 The fear of AI
02:17 Truth #1
03:54 Truth #2
06:01 Truth #3
07:20 The reality of the design industry