Core Value of Designers in the AI Era
oykun · x · 2026-07-12
The author argues that over the next 5 years, the highest-earning designers won't be the fastest or most proficient in Figma, but those who earn client trust and make key decisions.
They emphasize that while AI will handle execution, thinking and decision-making remain scarce and expensive. Ultimately, this has always been the core of design work, and AI hasn't changed that.
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