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Mid-century modern poster with teal, orange and mustard geometric shapes displaying the quote "Work smart, not just hard."

About this illustration

A clean mid-century modern graphic illustration with bold sans-serif typography and retro geometric shapes. Perfect for office wall art, motivational social posts, desktop wallpapers and productivity themed content.

Prompt: “mid-century modern poster, geometric shapes in teal, orange and mustard, bold sans-serif type, the text reads "Work smart, not just hard."” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Fully matches the brief with sharp legible typography, well composed retro geometric design, no AI artefacts, and is fully usable for all intended poster and social post use cases.

Also searched as: work smart quote · mid century poster · motivational office art · productivity quote · geometric typography

Direct file: 1600×1600 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this work smart, not just hard poster illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Work Smart, Not Just Hard Poster” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/work-smart-not-just-hard-poster-e87963eb) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1600×1600 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “mid-century modern poster, geometric shapes in teal, orange and mustard, bold sans-serif type, the text reads "Work smart, not just hard."” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more quotes & greetings images like this?
Browse the Quotes & Greetings collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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