The Evolving Role of Designers in an AI-Enhanced World

This chapter explores the integration of AI into popular design platforms, showcasing how they streamline the design process while emphasizing the crucial role of human designers. It encourages a human-centric approach and invites listeners to engage and share their perspectives.

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In this episode of Future of UX, I’m back from a little break — and a big life change (spoiler: I had a baby!).
We’re kicking things off with a fresh quarterly update on everything new and exciting in the world of UX, AI, and design tools.

I’ll walk you through:

What’s new with AI agents and why they’re more than just fancy chatbots
How tools like NotebookLM and UXAgent are giving us research superpowers
The massive evolution of Canva and platforms like Lovable, which are changing how we approach design strategy and execution

Plus:
✨ What these shifts mean for our role as designers
✨ How to stay ahead (even if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the updates)
✨ And why it’s never been more important to zoom out and think strategically

If you’re a designer looking to stay sharp in this fast-changing landscape — this episode is your shortcut to catching up.

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