DON'T become a web designer - Things are changing
Negative Aspects of Being a Web Designer
In this video, the speaker talks about the negative aspects of being a web designer. The speaker discusses how competitive the industry is getting, how fast-moving it is, and how underpaid most web designers are.
Competition in the Industry
- The web design industry is growing rapidly, estimated to grow by 23% between now and 2031.
- About 90% of web designers compete for only 10% of the work available.
- Newer web designers have to work their way into the top percentile to ensure they have enough work to pay bills.
Fast-Moving Industry
- Trends change almost every day in web design.
- Staying up-to-date on trends and tools is essential as outdated portfolios can lead to fewer job opportunities.
Underpaid Web Designers
- Most web designers are underpaid with an average salary between $50,000-$75,000 USD per year.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In this section, the speaker talks about how AI negatively affects designers and where they see it going in the next few years.
- AI can automate tasks that were previously done by humans such as website creation.
- This automation could lead to fewer job opportunities for human designers.
- However, AI cannot replace human creativity and problem-solving skills.
Challenges of Being a Web Designer
In this section, the speaker discusses the challenges that web designers face in terms of pay and value.
Pay for Freelancers
- Freelancers have opportunities to make more money but also run the risk of making no money.
Undervaluing Design
- Clients and employers undervalue design when determining budget.
- By the time they come to hire a designer, they may not have a budget for design.
- Designers need to be prepared to convince people of their value.
Pricing is Not Standardized
- There is no standardized pricing in the design industry.
- The perceived value of the person paying determines most of the value in design.
- Better sales and communication skills can lead to higher pay, not necessarily better design skills.
Artificial Intelligence and Design
In this section, the speaker talks about how artificial intelligence (AI) could affect web designers.
AI Taking Jobs?
- AI could take all our jobs at some point, but it's not happening today or tomorrow.
- Other web designers using AI could replace your job tomorrow if you don't adapt.
Learning about Artificial Intelligence and Design
In this section, the speaker encourages viewers to learn about how artificial intelligence can improve their design workflow. He provides a video link that explains how a tool called Mid-Journey can help with web design ideas and the whole discovery process.
Importance of Learning About AI in Design
- Starting today, it is important to spend time learning about how artificial intelligence can improve your design workflow.
- The speaker recommends watching his video on Mid-Journey, which is a tool that helps with web design ideas and the discovery process.
Benefits of Becoming a Top Designer
- By becoming a top one percent designer who understands AI in design, you will be irreplaceable.
- You will be able to level up your skills, become a better designer and salesperson, provide more value to clients and employers, make more money, and live the lifestyle you want.
Overall, this section emphasizes the importance of learning about AI in design and highlights some benefits of becoming an expert in this area. The speaker provides a resource for viewers to start their learning journey.