From FTX's WordPress site to Salesforce's AI slop: bad design as a crash signal
michalmalewicz · x · 2026-10-10
The author proposes an unconventional indicator for spotting an impending industry crash: when big companies stop spending money to look credible.
He cites FTX, which ran a shoddy WordPress-built website with a mismatched logo and refused to invest in appearing serious—right before it collapsed. Today, he says, Salesforce is using the same AI-vibed clipart-style slop on its site.
His conclusion: "There is no money left for quality delivery. And they know it. It's a sign that it's almost over."
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