2026-07-28-thinking-outside-the-box-digital-design-in-the-ai-era-b52205299b
Digital Design in the AI Era
Smashing Magazine
EDITOR BRIEF
The article says AI is changing design, but it can also feel threatening to creative workers because AI-made images and art are widespread. It argues that human creativity, empathy, and a person in control are still important, and describes an effort to make AI feel more personal and accessible instead of replacing people. It also notes that common AI assistants often use a familiar text box, but that format can feel impersonal.
INSIGHTS
For beginners, this shows that good AI products are not just about the model but also the user experience. A useful next step is to study how interface choices can make an AI tool feel clearer, friendlier, and more human.
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