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As every year, I’m sharing my predictions for what UX/UI designers should prepare for in the months ahead. Typically, I start by summarizing the previous year’s trends. However, this time, the topic is too important — I want to focus entirely on what’s coming. If you want to revisit last year’s trends, check out my blog.
Now, let’s dive into what lies ahead.
Design process disrupted
This year, instead of listing long list of trends, I’ll focus on the four most important changes we need to prepare for. First one is a complete transformation of how we work.
Don’t get me wrong — the current double diamond process isn’t going anywhere. It’s still an excellent framework for solving the right problems in the right way. However, every activity within this process is about to change significantly, thanks to the rapid development of AI.
Tasks that used to take hours will soon be almost entirely automated. Hard to believe? I’ve dedicated significant effort to uncovering how AI will empower UX/UI designers.
Here are a few examples:
Design process disrupted by AI
Example 1: Starting a project
Now: Preparing for an in-depth client or stakeholder interview requires manual review of the brief, noting key areas to evaluate, and analyzing their product or website, plus seeking for online reviews of the product. Later we need to create a script for the interview and, post-meeting, going through notes or rewatching recordings to ensure all information is captured. Finally, we compile these materials in a tool like Notion, that for sure is convenient, but it still involves significant manual effort.
With AI: Imagine using tools like ChatGPT or Claude to analyze the brief and…
