Discourse or 'Diss-course'?: is it time to cancel criticism culture? 👀 This year, we've seen countless memes, articles, social media posts, and even TV segments about rebrands, but do we need to draw a bolder line when critiquing design work? We asked you, the creative community, and you provided your thoughts. Read all of them here: https://lnkd.in/eGpvc33x Words by Abbey Bamford. Featured pics via JLR, Pentagram, and Wolff Olins Meanwhile, what do you think? And, for a festive positive spin, which have been your favourite rebrands of 2024? #branding #brandidentity #graphicdesigning #graphicdesign #designstudio #creativeindustries #creativeinspiration #creativeboom
We don‘t need any more Diss-course. But there should be room for constructive criticism from which everyone can learn.
Zane Manasco
2w
If we cannot advocate for our own opinions, especially on something as subjective as creativity, what hope do we have? As long as what you are saying is reasoned, thought through and backed up with experience, why is this a bad thing? You will not like what people have to say, but this is what you open yourself up to when you create work for public consumption. Barring puerile insults and personal attacks, its time that creatives realise that you will fail far more than you will succeed. Its your ability to weather these storms which will determine if this is the career for you or not. So no, I DISS-agree. We should be able to voice our concerns about our industry without fear that somehow our opinions and arguments are overly critical.
Sam Dunn
1w
It’s become the norm to expect the immediate negative reaction and criticism within the industry. More positivity balanced with constructive feedback is needed in 2025, let’s encourage more risks rather than harness creativity.
Kieran Kelly
2w
I love a good rebrand. Cineworld used to be UGC until 2005. Now we’re used to Cineworld. It’s just easier to criticise now on social media. In a few years it won’t matter as it will become the norm for new customers and old so long as values don’t completely change
We should keep criticism alive as it’s everyone’s right to free speech. Everyone has the right to voice their opinions. We’re all in a state of flux, embrace and move on to the next epoch together. Best brand refresh 2024 … ‘Weekend Sports’. 😁
PayPal is up there as one of the top rebrands this year. Shows adaptability and kept the message on-brand.
It's important to have discourse and constructive criticism in the creative industry, but cancel culture definitely isn't the answer. Let's keep the conversation flowing and celebrate the amazing rebrands that have brought us joy this year.
Rachel S
2w
Regardless of what a rebrand looks like, opinions will always be divided!
Samah Khalid
2w
Some really great contenders, hard to choose. But Lloyds and Paypal are top choices for me.
Design lead for Creative Studio at YouTube with expertise in Brand Identity Development
2wIt’s not criticism culture it’s comments culture. Dropping a diss and walking away vs taking a turn to react to work that is asking for critique in a productive (even harsh) manner. We don’t spend time to build strong arguments, we just react.