TLDR Design · OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

THE EXODUS

chrbutler.com6 min read

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Many creative professionals are leaving their fields, exhausted by the tension between authenticity and algorithm-driven work. Burnout stems from constant change, abstract success metrics, and an industry that prioritizes optimization over meaning. Some are shifting to careers with tangible impact, highlighting a broader need to rethink engagement, value, and sustainable work.