“The real crisis in the creative industry isn’t AI—it’s a broken talent pipeline.”  – Design Week  (2024) In a recent article, Design Week  argued that the greatest challenge facing the creative sector isn’t emerging tech—it’s systemic exclusion. As underfunded education and outdated structures continue to limit access for new talent, especially from underrepresented regions, the gap between potential and opportunity grows. Unless this pipeline is repaired, innovation will re