I don't think it's a cheapening effect, but I do think there's been a lack of boldness and originality compared to handmade graphic design. I'm a big fan of 60

I don't think it's a cheapening effect, but I do think there's been a lack of boldness and originality compared to handmade graphic design. I'm a big fan of 60s-to-80s graphic design, including posters, album covers, and game art. Some of it is kitschy and terrible, but the best has a dynamism and enthusiasm that is missing today. It captures and fires up the imagination and literally colours outside the lines. As a metaphor using a device with hard edges and a limited toolset discourages you from doing that. https://indieground.net/blog/the-20-best-videogame-cover-from-the-80s/ https://indieground.net/blog/the-20-best-videogame-cover-fro...