Pioneering a new era: designers at the crossroads of design and AI
Kalving, Matilda (2024)
Kalving, Matilda
Lapin yliopisto
2024
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024031210946
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024031210946
Tiivistelmä
The rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked public interest and widespread discussions regarding its integration into society. However, despite the rapid advancements in AI and the emerging opportunities for innovation in design, there is still a lack of understanding about how designers perceive and incorporate AI tools into their design workflows. This research aims to capture the moment when AI and design intersect and to gain a better understanding of how designers can effectively use these new tools to enhance their work.
Through a comprehensive study, including a survey (n=49), focus groups (n=6), and interviews (n=6), this research explores this shift in designers' identity and workflow. Investigating designers' attitudes towards AI, their acceptance and use of AI in their design processes, and AI's impact on their creativity.
The research found that designers perceive several benefits in adapting AI in their design projects, including enhanced creativity, improved efficiency, and the ability to automate tedious tasks. However, several participants expressed unease about integrating AI into areas that are considered deeply human, such as art. Despite these concerns, AI tools are already extensively employed in design, and AI is increasingly being depicted as a collaborator.
Based on the research findings, it is imperative to incorporate more participatory measures in order to establish ethical guidelines and increase transparency in the use of AI in design. This research aims to bridge the knowledge gap regarding how designers perceive and incorporate AI into their workflows, offering insights into the evolving relationship between AI and design innovation.
Through a comprehensive study, including a survey (n=49), focus groups (n=6), and interviews (n=6), this research explores this shift in designers' identity and workflow. Investigating designers' attitudes towards AI, their acceptance and use of AI in their design processes, and AI's impact on their creativity.
The research found that designers perceive several benefits in adapting AI in their design projects, including enhanced creativity, improved efficiency, and the ability to automate tedious tasks. However, several participants expressed unease about integrating AI into areas that are considered deeply human, such as art. Despite these concerns, AI tools are already extensively employed in design, and AI is increasingly being depicted as a collaborator.
Based on the research findings, it is imperative to incorporate more participatory measures in order to establish ethical guidelines and increase transparency in the use of AI in design. This research aims to bridge the knowledge gap regarding how designers perceive and incorporate AI into their workflows, offering insights into the evolving relationship between AI and design innovation.
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