{"id":2425,"date":"2024-11-06T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/atomic-hair.net\/?p=2425"},"modified":"2024-11-07T15:25:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T15:25:56","slug":"from-hesitancy-to-hope-how-freelancers-are-embracing-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/atomic-hair.net\/index.php\/2024\/11\/06\/from-hesitancy-to-hope-how-freelancers-are-embracing-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"From Hesitancy to Hope: How Freelancers Are Embracing AI"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new wave of AI optimism is rolling through the design industry as freelance designers increasingly embrace AI as a creative ally, according to a new survey from 99designs<\/a>, the online platform that connects clients with freelance designers worldwide, offering a space for creative collaboration on everything from logos to full branding projects.<\/p>\n

In a snapshot of today\u2019s AI-driven design landscape, over 10,000 designers from 135 countries shared their thoughts, and the results are clear: designers are finding that a future with AI could be, well, pretty darn exciting.<\/p>\n

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The survey reveals<\/a> that over half (52%) of freelancers are now harnessing generative AI to level up their work\u2014up from 39% last year. And they\u2019re not just dabbling; they\u2019re diving in with excitement. A whopping 56% say they\u2019re thrilled about the potential of AI in their field, with most using it to brainstorm ideas, knock out copy, or take care of mundane tasks (hello, automation).<\/p>\n

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But it\u2019s not just excitement for efficient practices in their work; it\u2019s dollars and sense, too. For 61% of freelancers, AI has already impacted their income, up from 45% in 2023, and nearly half expect the tech to give their earnings a boost down the line. Sure, a third of responders are a bit anxious about AI\u2019s economic effect, but optimism appears to rule the day.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDisruption in the design industry is something we\u2019ve all experienced first hand,\u201d says 99designs by Vista CEO Patrick Llewellyn. \u201cWe believe in the power of human creativity, and it\u2019s inspiring to see both the excitement and pragmatic approach to the opportunities created by this new technology. These optimistic survey results, alongside the fact that our designer community has now earned over half a billion dollars through the platform, reassure us that while the landscape is evolving, the future of design is bright.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The combined optimism and pragmatism of designers suggests an evolution rather than a revolution. And with designers\u2019 earnings on the platform recently surpassing a cool $500 million, the data points to a future where AI may just be the paintbrush to human innovation\u2019s canvas.<\/p>\n

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In an industry that\u2019s no stranger to disruption, it seems designers are welcoming AI as a collaborator, not a competitor. And with the majority looking to upskill and keep pace, they\u2019re proving that AI might just be the muse that creativity\u2019s been waiting for.<\/p>\n

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Full infographic by 99 Designs, with a little help from Shwin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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