UK design industry leaders say AI is 'the intern in the office', not a designer replacement
nordicinst · x · 2026-09-08
UK design industry bodies argue designers shouldn't feel threatened by generative AI.
- Design Council CEO Mat Hunter: designers use AI to "add value"; the UK needs more professional designers and overall employment should keep growing
- Design Business Association CEO Deborah Dawton: skill, experience, empathy and deep sector understanding protect great designers
- Industry leaders frame AI as "the intern in the office", citing robust employment figures showing little dent in demand for design skills
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