The Quiet Crisis in Design: When Rest is No Longer Optional The news of Kai Havertz being granted rest time during the international break has sparked a conversation about the treatment of professional athletes.
But what's underlying this issue is the relentless pace of competition and its impact on human performance. In recent years, coaches and managers have pushed professionals to their limits, even during breaks.
This approach isn't unique to sports; it's seeped into various industries, including design. Designers are often expected to work long hours, meet impossible deadlines, and produce high quality work under pressure.