Examining the Oversupply of Designers in Today's Competitive Job Market
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Cajsa Carlson
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Summary
The article examines whether there is an oversupply of designers in the job market, noting that entry-level design positions receive hundreds of applications per opening. It explores the disconnect between the large number of design graduates (over 180,000 in the UK alone in 2023/24) and available job opportunities, discussing how the design industry has become more accessible through online tools and education but also more competitive. The piece analyzes market saturation, the impact of technology on design democratization, and the challenges facing new designers entering the field.
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In the 2023/24 academic year, more than 180,000 students in the UK enrolled in higher education degrees within design and creative and performing arts
The article examines whether there is an oversupply of designers in the job market
It explores the disconnect between the large number of design graduates and available job opportunities
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