As we start off the new year 2026, the honeymoon phase with generative AI has transitioned into what many are calling "AI Fatigue." We spent the last two years chasing the "perfect" image, only to realize that perfection is now a red flag. When every mid market brand starts using the same hyper realistic, AI smoothed aesthetics, those visuals begin to feel like digital plastic.  It’s shiny, it’s cheap, and most importantly, it’s instantly recognizable. In an era of "AI Slop,