Complementary 39: Possible Futures for AI in Interface Design with Maggie Appleton
Aug 11, 2024
This week, Maggie Appleton, a lead design engineer at Normally, dives into the future of AI in interface design. She discusses five intriguing scenarios, ranging from AI completely taking over design roles to enhancing human creativity. The conversation explores AI’s potential as a valuable design companion, automating mundane tasks while spotlighting the irreplaceable human touch. Ethical concerns about AI's role are addressed, along with its incredible ability to inspire designers and reshape web development. It’s a thought-provoking look at tomorrow's creative landscape!
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AI's Spectrum of Design Impact
- The future of AI in design spans from replacing human designers to merely inspiring creativity.
- Viewing AI's impact as a spectrum helps frame opportunities beyond fear of job loss.
Designers’ Irreplaceable Human Touch
- Designers bring essential human understanding that AI cannot replicate, like social context and emotional needs.
- AI can assist with routine tasks but cannot replace the complex reasoning and empathy required in design.
Leverage AI for Design Research
- Use AI to quickly find and learn from past design decisions within your organization.
- Let AI assist in research to reduce time spent digging through files and conversations.