5/11/2023 0 Comments Captivate by vanessa gardenexplores the experiences of creative workers in-depth to reveal an alarming trend. But recent studies suggest that even the “super-creative core” of the creative class-those working at the intersections of art, design and technology-can suffer an acute form of estrangement. Often lauded for their self-sufficiency, authenticity and unconventionality, creative workers are supposed to be fulfilled in their jobs and carry the promise of urban renewal and economic growth. On the surface, members of the “creative class” rarely come across as disaffected or disassociated employees. I’ve got nothing to go to, but I’ve got to quit my job because I’m creatively dying,” adds another. “When I started, people warned me how shitty it was, and when new people start, I try to tell them too,” explains a colleague in the field. “I keep doing it over and over again, and there’s no sort of creative point,” says a young digital designer.
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