“YOU ARE DOOMED”: WHAT THE FIVERR CEO GOT RIGHT—AND WHAT DESIGNERS NEED TO HEAR INSTEAD

At House of gAi, we believe in elevating creatives to evolve with AI—not be erased by it. We're here for the glow-up, not the freak-out.

So when we read the Fiverr CEO’s recent open letter to staff, we had to do a triple take (and maybe a dramatic gasp or two). Because he didn’t just issue a corporate update. He issued a warning straight out of a dystopian startup drama:

“If you're not exceptional, AI is coming for you. You are DOOMED.”

Yes, DOOMED. Like, caps lock DOOMED. And while the tone was giving "Black Mirror: Startup Edition," he’s not completely off base.

Let’s break it down—with less fear, more flair.

WHAT HE GOT RIGHT (SORT OF)

The CEO was trying to light a fire under his team. And sure, pressure makes diamonds—but it also breaks people.

In a world where AI tools can spit out logos, write a blog post, and create stock photos that somehow look like Kendall Roy on vacation, the old model of just being a "pair of hands" won’t cut it. He said:

"If you’re not strategic, if you’re not pushing boundaries, if you’re not evolving... AI will do your job faster and cheaper."

He’s not wrong. But also... relax, Brad. (We’re calling him Brad now.) Because this isn’t the end of creativity. It’s a renaissance—if you’re willing to evolve.

HERE’S WHAT DESIGNERS ACTUALLY NEED TO DO

Forget fear. Let’s talk glow-up strategy. Here’s your creative survival kit:

1.UPSKILL WITH AI WEEKLY

Use Midjourney, ChatGPT, Runway. Play. Break stuff. Get weird. These tools aren’t your enemy—they’re your power tools. Not using them in 2025 is like being a photographer who refuses to touch Lightroom.

P.S. Our MidJourney Course for Designers and Creatives exists for exactly this reason.

2. LEARN STRATEGY, NOT JUST EXECUITION

Exceptional designers get business. They understand audiences. They don’t just design for brands—they build them.

That’s the heart of our AI Branding Masterclass. It’s like therapy for your design practice, but with prompts, strategy, and zero toxic clients.

3. JOIN A CREATIVE AI COMMUNITY

Going solo in the AI age? A recipe for burnout and endless tabs. Inside the Creative Futures Hub, we collaborate, test tools, share wins, and figure this all out together.

It’s like a group chat, but smarter, safer, and with fewer people asking "how do I make the background transparent?"

4. MAKE YOURSELF IRREPLACEABLE

AI can fake a vibe. But your lived experience, your taste, your weird obsessions, your humor? That’s untouchable.

You bring soul. You bring spice. You bring that "huh, I never would’ve thought of that" energy. That’s your edge.

OUR TAKE: YOU’RE NOT DOOMED. YOU’RE EVOLVING

At House of gAi, we’re not about fear-mongering. We’re about creative rebellion. Tech fluency. Community. You’re not AI-proof. You’re AI-powered.

The tools are here. The world is watching. And you? You’re more than ready.

So let’s skip the existential dread and start designing what comes next.

Explore the AI Branding Masterclass, the Midjourney Course, and join the Creative Futures Hub today.