AI tools promise speed, efficiency, and 10x output — even for those just starting out. But as expectations rise, the space for rough drafts, slow learning, and hard-won judgment is shrinking. What gets lost when early-career roles no longer allow time to build the skills that experience once taught? And what does it mean for the next generation of designers when the tools are ready, but they are not?
For decades, interfaces have guided users along predefined roads. Think files and folders, buttons and menus, screens and flows. These familiar structures organize information and provide the comfort of knowing where you are and what's possible.
Conversational interfaces are a bit of a meme. Every couple of years a shiny new AI development emerges and people in tech go "This is it! The next computing paradigm is here! We'll only use natural language going forward!". But then nothing actually changes and we continue using computers the way w
AI’s Transformative Impact On Web Design: Supercharging Productivity Across The Industry — Smashing Magazine
Discover how AI is reshaping web design, boosting productivity in design, coding, UX, and copywriting while amplifying human creativity in a new article by Paul Boag.
The Future of Design: How AI Is Shifting Designers from Makers to Curators
AI is transforming design, shifting designers from hands-on creators to curators focused on strategy. This article explores how AI tools are revolutionizing design workflows, enabling designers to automate routine tasks and prioritize high-level decision-making. As design becomes more about shaping experiences than creating from scratch, this shift is setting the stage for a new era of design practices.
[INFOGRAPHIC] 98% of Designers Use AI Daily; Only 65% Say It's Ethical | Web Designer Depot
Industry leaders emphasize the need for ethical AI use advocating for clear standards to guide AI integration and support designers in harnessing its creative potential while addressing ethical challenges.
Before I start, I’d like to share my excitement for having this space to put some thoughts down for the design-curious readership of Design Week. It’s been a rocky few years, but legacy counts in a…
The Future of Design: How AI is Shifting Designers from Makers to Curators | Andy Budd
When we think about designers, two main characteristics often come to mind: craft skills and taste. Craft skills are the technical abilities that allow designers to manipulate tools—whether physical, like pen and paper in the early days, or digital design software like Photoshop and Figma today—to create their desired output. Taste, on the other hand, is the ability to perceive and refine quality in design, guiding the look and feel of an output toward something that feels refined and cohesive.