ARTICLE SUMMARY: In the last couple of years, Artificial Intelligence has caused quite a stir in just about every industry there is, especially in any industry that involves creatives.
Creatives are nervous, let’s face it, AI is disruptive, fast moving, and deeply personal to anyone whose work depends on creativity. Nobody likes feeling uncertaint about their future.
In Massimo Fiorentino’s “Why classical UX skills remain your leverage in an AI future,” he looks at the evolution of design through personal experience and shows that no matter how technology changes, the core UX skills stay the same. He talks about:
- Skills adapt rather than disappear
- Why AI integration struggles reveal UX opportunities
- Market realities create opportunity
Designers need to learn how to pair new technology with the UX principles that remain constant. Tools will change, but it’s designers, with their understanding of users, who will solve their problems and create meaningful experiences, not technology. Remember: you won’t lose your job to AI—you’ll lose it to someone who uses AI effectively.
Massimo concludes his article by telling us, “The anxiety gripping young and seasoned designers stems from a misunderstanding of the nature of technological transition. Classical UX skills don’t become obsolete in an AI future — they become the foundation for collaboration between human insight and machine capability.“
This is a must read by all designers. Let us know what you think in the comments.
