Design Tools Are Dying. Long Live Design!
Designers who thrive in the next few years won’t be those who cling to their tools. They’ll be the ones who adapt, who collaborate, who direct, and who design with whatever new capabilities the moment demands.
ChatGPT is Not Your User
ChatGPT wasn’t trained on your customers. It doesn’t know your product. It doesn’t feel your market nuance. It doesn’t understand the little frictions or behaviors that define real user needs.
Designers With These Skills Are Poised to Thrive in the Age of AI
The potential exists right now for AI to empower designers by acting as their tech partner. Advancements in AI coding capabilities should serve as a wake up call for designers and for companies to rethink the staffing models of modern software product teams.