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# The Decline of Design
- URL: https://helpful-koala.pikapod.net/the-decline-of-design/
- Published: 2025-07-13T13:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-24T17:35:54.000Z
- Author: Robert Rackley
- Tags: Design, #robert-2, Tech, #Import 2026-07-11 23:34, #Import 2026-08-02 01:19, #Import 2026-09-14 17:25

Sean Heber of Iconfactory brings the harsh realities of maintaining steady design work in the era of AI dominance.

I am sorry to read about the challenges Iconfactory is facing. The first product I worked on after I got into software development used icons created by the studio. Their Twitter client, Twitterrific was what lured me to join that network years ago. I love their design sensibilities and the level of craft they bring to their work.   

My favorite Iconfactory project has to be the artwork for the iOS version of Carcassonne. I was so sad when that app ceased development. It was truly a cut above.