For Creative Professionals Creative Professional Survey Creative Professional Survey: AI Impact & Needs Assessment This survey contains questions about your experiences as a creative professional in today's AI-influenced industry. Your responses will directly inform the development of solutions to address challenges you face. The survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. You can save your progress and return later using the "Save and Resume" feature. Why is this comprehensive? We want to build a platform that truly addresses your needs, and we can't do that with just a few basic questions. Your detailed input will help us create tools that actually solve real problems for creative professionals. All responses are confidential and will be used solely to improve our platform development. Let's get started!PreviousNext1. Your BackgroundTell us about your creative expertise and career stage to help us understand your perspective.1.1. Which creative field do you primarily work in?- Select -IllustrationAnimationConcept ArtGraphic DesignUser Interface (UI) DesignerInteraction Designer (IxD)User Experience (UX) DesignerProduct DesignInformation Architect (IA)3D ModelingMechanical EngineerUX Writer / Content StrategistUX StrategistAccessibility SpecialistMotion DesignerRobotics EngineerMotion DesignAgent Experience (AX) DesignerService DesignerUX ResearcherAutomotive EngineerOther (please specify)1.1a. Other1.2. How long have you worked in your creative field?- Select -Less than 1 year1-3 years4-7 years8-15 years16+ years1.3. Which of the following platforms or communities do you currently use for posting your work, finding inspiration, or connecting with other designers? (Select all that apply) Bēhance Dribbble Instagram Pinterest ArtStation Figma Community Adobe Portfolio Awwwards Coroflot DeviantArt Carbonmade Cargo Collective Creative Market Envato Domestika Vimeo YouTube Medium LinkedIn Ello Bēhance Live Dribble Overtime Canva Society6 Foundation (NFT platform) Etsy Tumblr Reddit (design subreddits) Tiktok Twitter/X Flickr Twitch (creative streams) Are.na Readymag Webflow Showcase Framer Community Fiverr 99designs Upwork Notion design templates Other1.3a. Other1.4. What type of employment arrangement best describes your current situation? Full-time employee Part-time employee Freelancer/Independent contractor Agency/Studio owner Currently seeking work Unemployed Student Teacher/Instructor Mentor CoachPreviousNext2. Job Market ChallengesShare how AI and market trends are affecting your ability to secure work.2.1. What are your biggest challenges in finding work today? (Select top 3)Too much competition for limited jobsJobs going to AI/prompt engineers insteadLow pay ratesHigh skill requirementsLack of connections/networkPortfolio visibility issuesUnclear job expectationsGeographic limitationsOther (please specify)2.1a. Other2.2. Has the rise of AI-generated content affected your job prospects? Yes, significantly negative impact Yes, somewhat negative impact No impact noticed Somewhat positive impact Significantly positive impact2.2a. If AI has negatively affected your job prospects, how specifically? (Select all that apply) Fewer job openings for my skills Jobs now requesting AI tool experience instead Clients comparing my rates to AI costs My portfolio style is now widely available via AI Requested to supervise AI output rather than create Other (please specify)2.2a-b. OtherPreviousNext3. Style and Work ConcernsDescribe challenges you’ve faced with AI replicating or devaluing your creative style.3.1. Have you experienced any of these issues related to your creative work? (Select all that apply) My personal style has been mimicked by AI systems Work similar to mine is being generated at scale My online portfolio is likely being used to train AI Clients request work "in the style of" famous IP Being asked to match the quality/style of AI outputs None of these apply to me3.2. The Ghibli studio style has been widely appropriated by AI. Have you experienced something similar with your distinctive style? Yes, my personal style seems to be replicated by AI Yes, a style I specialize in is now easy to generate No, my style remains distinctive UnsurePreviousNext4. Job Search ProcessExplain how you currently find opportunities and what improvements you’d like to see.4.1. How do you currently find most of your work opportunities? (Select top 3)Job boards (general)Creative-specific job platformsSocial mediaWord of mouth/referralsDirect outreach to potential clientsThrough agencies/representativesPortfolio sites (Behance, Dribbble, etc.)Other (please specify)4.1a. Other4.2. What information do you wish employers would provide in job listings? (Select all that apply) Clear stance on AI use in projects Actual compensation ranges Accurate time commitments Specific skills needed vs. nice-to-have Credit/attribution policies IP/rights policies Long-term potential Other (please specify)4.2a. OtherPreviousNext5. Portfolio & Skills AssessmentTell us how you showcase your work and your experiences with hiring practices like design challenges.5.1. How do you currently showcase your creative process in your portfolio? (Select all that apply) Final work samples only Process documentation/sketches Case studies with explanation Video walkthroughs Client testimonials I don't showcase my process Other (please specify)5.1a. Other5.2. Have you participated in design challenges as part of a job application process? Yes, frequently Yes, occasionally Yes, but rarely No, never5.3. What is your opinion about design challenges in the hiring process? Strongly positive - good way to demonstrate skills Somewhat positive - can be useful if well-designed Neutral Somewhat negative - often problematic Strongly negative - exploitative or ineffective5.3a. If you've had negative experiences with design challenges, what were the issues? (Select all that apply) Too time-consuming Unpaid work Unclear expectations No feedback provided Suspected the company was collecting free work Challenges didn't reflect real job requirements No issues / Not applicable Other (please specify)5.3b. Other5.4. What would make design challenges more valuable to you as a candidate? (Select all that apply) Time-boxed (limited hours expected) Paid compensation for time Clear evaluation criteria Guaranteed feedback Focus on process over final output Relevant to actual job responsibilities Other (please specify)5.4a. Other5.5. How do you feel about platforms that help verify your work is human-created? Very positive - would help me stand out Somewhat positive - could be useful Neutral Somewhat negative - concerned about the process Very negative - shouldn't be necessary5.6. Would you be willing to document more of your creative process if it helped verify your skills to potential employers? Yes, definitely Yes, if it's not too time-consuming Maybe, depends on the details Probably not Definitely notPreviousNext6. Platform NeedsShare what tools or features would help you stand out as a human creator in an AI-dominated landscape.6.1. What features would most help you showcase your human-created work? (Select top 3)Clear verification of human-created workProtection from AI training on your portfolioProcess documentation toolsDirect connection to employers seeking human talentCommunity support and feedbackLearning resources to stay competitiveAdvocacy for fair compensationOther (please specify)6.1a. Other6.2. How important is it to you that human-created work be clearly distinguished from AI-generated work? Extremely important Very important Moderately important Slightly important Not importantPreviousNext7. Financial Impact & AdaptationDescribe how AI has influenced your income and the strategies you’re using to adapt.7.1. Has your income from creative work changed in the past 12 months? Significant decrease (more than 25%) Moderate decrease (10-25%) Slight decrease (less than 10%) No significant change Increase in income7.2. Have you changed your creative services or business approach due to AI competition? Yes (please explain how) Not yet, but planning to No, continuing with my current approach Other (please specify)7.2a. Yes72.b. Other7.3. What skills are you developing to stay competitive? (Select all that apply) Learning to use AI tools myself Specializing in areas AI struggles with Developing more unique personal style Improving client relationship skills Business/marketing skills Other (please specify)7.3a. OtherPreviousNext8. Platform Interest & Value AssessmentHelp us gauge your interest in a platform dedicated to protecting and promoting human-created work.8.1. What would make you most likely to use a platform focused on supporting human creators? (Select top 3)Job opportunities specifically for human creatorsProtection of my work from AI trainingClear verification of human-created workCommunity of like-minded professionalsTools to document my process efficientlyFair compensation standardsLegal resources for protecting my workOther (please specify)8.1a. Other8.2. Based on the challenges you've faced, how likely would you be to join a creative platform that provides verification of human-created work and connects you with employers seeking human talent? Extremely likely Very likely Somewhat likely Slightly likely Not at all likely8.3. What would you be willing to pay for a platform that increases your visibility with employers seeking verified human talent? Free tier only Up to $10/month $11-25/month $26-50/month Over $50/month Percentage of jobs secured through platform Other payment model (please specify)8.3a: Other8.4. What specific features would make a new creative ecosystem more valuable than other creative platforms you currently use?Last question, help us shape the future of our new platform! We’d love your feedback as we prepare for launch! By joining our Alpha/Beta Program, you’ll get: ✅ Free early access to the production release.✅ The chance to influence the final product (tell us what works and what doesn’t).✅ Direct communication with our team. Requirements:🔒 By joining, you agree to our NDA (no sharing screenshots or details publicly). Next steps:This is just an inquiry—no obligation yet! If you’re interested, we’ll follow up with details later.Enroll me into the release program Yes, enroll me in the Alpha/Beta Program! (We’ll contact you when it’s ready.) No thanks, but keep me updated on the public release.Yes, I want to be enrolled into the Alpha/Beta Program. EmailFirst NameLast NameNo, I do not want to be enrolled into the Alpha/Beta Program, but I would like to receive updates. EmailFirst NameLast NameHow helpful was this form? Not at all helpful Extremely helpful 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 We’re sorry to hear that. Could you share what made this form unhelpful? 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