Researchers Baffled, Design Community Says, “Told You So.”
In a groundbreaking revelation that’s sending shockwaves through the creative industry, a recent study conducted by the Prestigious Institute of Design Dynamics (PIDD) has uncovered the startling truth: a whopping 99% of graphic designers are, in fact, blood-sucking vampires.
“This explains so much,” said renowned nocturnal graphic designer Vlad ‘Vector’ Dracul, while adjusting his black turtleneck.
“You think I want to be up all night wrestling with Adobe’s latest updates? No, it’s just in my nature – the vampire nature.”
The study, which began as an innocent investigation into why designers prefer working in dimly lit, coffee-scented environments, stumbled upon this supernatural finding after researchers noticed peculiar trends among their subjects – like an aversion to garlic bread at networking events and a tendency to hiss when someone suggests a morning meeting.
“Initially, we thought they were just being dramatic,” said lead researcher Dr. Luna Lycanthrope. “But then we noticed they never showed up in any of our Zoom calls. Turns out, it wasn’t tech issues – they just don’t have reflections.”
Graphic designers have long been known for their eccentricities: choosing hexadecimal codes over house plants, wearing sunglasses indoors, and having an unhealthy obsession with “dark mode” on all their devices.
“Look, if my soul is dark and moody, so will be my workspace,” explained graphic designer and self-proclaimed night owl, Bella Nocturne. “And no, I don’t want to catch the sunrise, Karen. I catch deadlines, not UV rays.”
Clients, however, seem to be reaping the benefits of this nocturnal nature. “Our designer delivered three logo concepts, a complete brand overhaul, and a user-friendly website – all in one night!” exclaimed an amazed client, who wishes to remain anonymous for fear of sunlight… and contractual obligations.
The revelation has been met with a collective shrug from the design community.
“We’ve been saying it for years: ‘we’re night creatures,'” said a designer who only goes by the moniker, The Serif Slayer.
“It’s not procrastination; it’s our supernatural process. And no, I won’t turn into a bat for you.”
As for the future, it seems bright – but only under the glow of the moon.
Design schools are now considering shifting their curriculum to nighttime hours, and software companies are rumored to be developing vampire-friendly versions of their tools.
“We’re looking into a blood-type-based color palette generator,” whispered an anonymous source from a leading design software company.
So, next time your designer says they work better at night, believe them. They’re not just being quirky; they’re being vampirically authentic.
And if they ask for your project specs in a font size of 6.66, just go with it. It’s not a typo; it’s a lifestyle.
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