A Look Ahead to 2022 — Industry Trends Report

The world of Design & Animation is rapidly evolving, so we surveyed artists from around the world to see what's coming next. 

Just a decade ago, motion design still felt like a small club you could join if you did a certain type of work. Now, in 2021, we are a fast  growing community in the hundreds of thousands. Our work can be seen in advertisements, in blockbuster video games, in UX / UI design, in AR and VR, and in the biggest Hollywood movies. At the same time, motion designers have carved out a new niche in the more traditional art landscape. With such rapid growth, we wondered what was next for the industry, so we teamed up with Adobe and Maxon to ask you.

Skills that were previously held by individuals who had the title “motion designer” are now spread out and expected from lots of creatives, particularly in marketing, graphic design, editing, social media, and UX. Every year, we ask artists from around the world a few questions to help get a sense of where the industry is at and where it is headed next. It's easy to forget that we are also professionals working in a business, and understanding trends can set us up for future success. As you look through the following graphs and discussions, remember that these "data points" represent your peers, your mentors, and your competitors.

In this article, we'll discuss:

• Educational trends in design and animation
• Work trends in design and animation
• Software trends in design and animation

Look Ahead to 2022 Industry Trends Report

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