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Taste Test
2020 designer starter pack:
→ freepik illustrations
→ dribbble gradients
→ random icons
→ inter font
2026 designer starter pack:
→ ai-generated photography
→ brand-first experiences
→ custom typography
→ premium motion
→ ai everywhere
time changes fast.
drop your 2020 vs 2026 below 👇
i'm happy to see your progress 😭
41 voted
79%
11 voted
21%
52 votes
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Ai has really increased the bar that is both good and bad at the same time. 😅
2026
The progress has been a wild ride! Went from basic layouts in 2020 to specializing in high-fidelity 3D content, CGI, and data-driven performance strategies today. 2026 is definitely all about premium experiences!
Really smart interactive pacing built into this design evolution timeline poll.
Voted 2026 — and this comparison hits hard. The shift from "grab a freepik pack and apply Inter" to brand-first thinking with custom type and purposeful motion reflects a maturity the industry really needed. What stands out most is "brand-first experiences" making the list — it...
time changes we need to adapt
This is so great!
20026 AI
I voted 2026
Of course 2026 got my vote
Surerb
2026
The sharp contrast😅
2020
very nice work
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