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 dy