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Gen Z won’t settle for boring design. Here’s what it means for the future of work.

Five generations now share the workplace, but one is redefining how ideas are expressed, how information flows, and how teams come together. Gen Z – the generation fluent in stories, memes, and visual language – has entered the workforce with expectations that look very different from the systems many businesses are still operating with.

In our latest State of Visual Communication Report, we uncovered a clear generational shift when it comes to the world of work. 91% of Gen Z believe visuals communicate ideas better than text, yet nearly half of organizations still rely on text-heavy processes and outdated tools. The result is a widening gap between the fastest-growing segment of the workforce and the environments they’re stepping into, and it’s a strategic challenge business leaders are not prepared for.

Gen Z won’t settle for boring design. Here’s what it means for the future of work.

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