CREATIVES REVEAL HOW THEY'RE FEELING ABOUT 2026 SO FAR

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Creatives are experiencing mixed emotions about 2026, with some cautiously optimistic about work picking up while questioning if this optimism is real or collective wishful thinking. Many report more projects in January compared to previous years, though uncertainty remains about whether this trend will continue. Political and economic pressures continue to cast shadows over the creative industry, with some professionals feeling exhausted by external forces beyond their control.