Design In An Age of Artificial Intelligence – Startup Grind – Medium

In the past year, an AI replaced a design agency (Albert), an AI-powered app made headlines with its ability to turn your boring photos into artistic masterpieces (Prisma), and an AI platform was created to turn your ugly doodles into professional drawings (Autodraw). Many have thought low wage jobs like burger flipping would be the first to be automated, but it's becoming apparent that white collar jobs are just as likely to be replaced. These innovations signal a new existential challenge to the creative industry. But rather than panicking, designers should consider how they could become more empowered with the rise of AI-assisted design. Being a successful designer today means having the ability to pick up dozens of tools and skills, and having a comprehensive understanding of visual design, interaction design, information architecture, motion, and strategy.