Design is on its deathbed. Long live design!
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
3/25
Freshness
8/25
Authority
25/20
Brand Signal
15/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
At the beginning of the summer, Figma, the popular design platform, hosted a funeral for design. “Come pay your respects,” the company posted on X, inviting visitors to a pop-up on Rivington Street in New York City. Attendees found a site adorned with funereal flower arrangements and received black hats that read “Design Is Dead.” On Instagram, the company posted, “we mourn design—killed, accordin
