In recent months, designers have observed significant changes in the industry. On one hand, the recession is impacting many companies’ budgets, leading to rounds of layoffs. On the other hand, promising technological advancements, such as AI and spatial computing, are going to boost the industry. With tools that utilize artificial intelligence, the market is evolving and will continue to disrupt even more in the near future.

A common question I often hear is: Can AI replace designers? Let’s demystify this concern.

“AI Won’t Replace You…” Are You Sure About That?

We’ve all heard the saying, “AI won’t replace you, but a designer using AI will.” Indeed, this may be true, especially in the initial phase of adopting AI for design work.

The next step for AI involves eliminating the need for a designer (and developer) by generating working solutions based on the user’s described intention. This is most likely to happen for all kinds of simple solutions, such as landing pages, company websites, or small apps.

We’re already seeing the first steps in this direction. If you want to experience it, try using Relume AI and Framer AI. For now, these tools produce just wireframes or simple schematic websites, and they still require a designer or no-code engineer to go live. But for how long?