Designers worry about shrinking shared terminology in the AI era
adamho · x · 2026-08-29
Designer adamho noted in a discussion that modern AI tools encourage vague instructions (e.g., "turn this knob left") over precise professional terminology (e.g., "shape shear method"). He expressed concern that as bespoke internal tools proliferate, the shared language and terminology within the design field might diminish.
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