
The Design Thinking Club hosted a debate to explore the impact of AI on design thinking and the design profession. The discussion highlighted three key themes:
- AI’s potential to create new conditions of experience, intelligence and existence through computational simulation and prediction
- Its role in shaping our expectations of the future
- Its impact on the economy, leading to a hyper-automated future
Design thinking has faced criticisms for its effectiveness as an innovation tool within organizations. To overcome these challenges, designers must adopt a broader approach that goes beyond mere idea generation and focuses on understanding the problem context.

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The future of design with AI offers opportunities for transformation. Designers can leverage generative AI tools to explore new creative frontiers and streamline processes. AI integration into design workflows will open up new possibilities for designers to push traditional boundaries.
The role of designers is evolving as they need to provide user experiences that are fluid, intuitive, ethical and responsible. To ensure responsible use of AI that respects user privacy and security, they must work with engineers and data specialists.
The rise of AI presents both opportunities and challenges for designers. By embracing this transformation, designers can unlock new possibilities for creative innovation and user experience.