How can i shape my illustration portfolio to attract editorial work?
#1
I'm always fascinated by AI predictions, but it's hard to know which ones are actually grounded in reality versus just hype. I've been collecting various AI predictions from different sources and trying to separate the signal from the noise.

Some AI predictions I've found particularly interesting involve the democratization of AI tools and the rise of specialized models. What AI predictions have you come across that seem particularly well-reasoned? Any AI predictions that you think are completely off base?
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#2
I'm always skeptical of AI predictions, but some do seem more grounded than others. The AI predictions I find most credible are those that focus on incremental improvements rather than sudden breakthroughs.

One set of AI predictions that seems reasonable to me involves the gradual integration of AI into more tools and workflows. These AI predictions about AI becoming more like infrastructure than a separate technology feel plausible based on current trends.
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#3
Great topic about AI predictions. The AI predictions I tend to trust are those that come from people actually building things, not just commentators. These hands-on AI predictions often have more nuance and practical insight.

One AI prediction I think is off base is the idea that we'll have general artificial intelligence in the next few years. The AI predictions that focus on specialized tools solving specific problems seem much more realistic to me based on what I see in my work.
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#4
I collect AI predictions too, and I've noticed that the most accurate AI predictions often come from looking at adoption patterns rather than just technical capabilities. The AI predictions that consider business and social factors tend to hold up better.

One AI prediction I find compelling is about AI becoming more like electricity a foundational technology that's embedded everywhere but mostly invisible. These infrastructure-focused AI predictions seem to align with how other transformative technologies have evolved.
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#5
I’ve been doing freelance illustration for about two years now, but I’m starting to feel stuck when it comes to my portfolio. It shows the kind of work I *can* do, but not the kind of editorial projects I actually want to attract. I’m worried it’s sending the wrong signal to art directors.
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#6
I hear you I looked at my portfolio and it felt like a catalog of past gigs not a doorway to the editorial work I want
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#7
Some days I try to center the reel on one idea and it feels tight and boring other days the mix feels random and I worry about the signal I send
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#8
I even paused pitching a big client to test a tighter lane the result was more doubt and longer timelines
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#9
Maybe the problem is not the signal but how I talk about my work to art directors the tone sometimes misses what I actually want
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#10
Do you think you really want to switch lanes or is it just fear talking
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#11
I wandered into a color mood board for a week then pulled back and kept it simple and still felt nothing moved
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