[Weekly Retro] Are we heading towards the age of average?
#199 - Dec.2024
Happy Friday!
💡 Here is a quick idea before you head off to the weekend:
Alex Murrell has a point: distinctiveness has died.
Creative fields, from architecture to fashion, are now defined by conventions. In our quest to fit into a globalized world, we mindlessly copy existing patterns.
Everything seems to look the same.
As Alex concludes in his article, this reality can become an opportunity.
An opportunity to decommoditize your industry. An opportunity to emulate others' ideas while adding your personal contribution to make them better…
An opportunity to say ‘no’ to average.
P.s. Thanks to A.M. for sharing this article.
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🖋️ Quote of the week
“Distinctiveness has died” – Alex Murrell
