One of the hot topics in the digital age is exactly how many jobs could be replaced by automation or digitisation. It’s understandably worrying as people fear for their livelihoods and wonder where their skillset will fit into a future where some form of the digital process is present in every sector and every area of operation.
An area where human talent and skill isare coveted for the future is creativity. Creativity requires looking at things from a different perspective and the ability to transcend traditional boundaries. Surely, there’s no way a computer can do that…or can it?
AI will replace designers, it will replace the designers of today, not the designers of tomorrow. AI will become a design partner and tool that designers can use to meet ever-evolving workplace demands. And when nurturing any relationship, let’s learn what our partner can and can’t offer.
AI. It is capable of cognitive engagement, cognitive insight and process automation but the boundaries of machine learning have been pushed to the limit with experiments in creativity.
According to IBM, creativity may be the ultimate moonshot for artificial intelligence. Graphic design is a field of creative work that remains in high demand. Humans are creatures who learn visually and the cliche “a picture is worth a thousand words” is certainly true for the designers who create the visual elements we don’t even realise we appreciate in the world. From menus to logos, and packaging to the title designs of our favourite TV shows, graphic designers are masters of visual communication.
AI isn’t going to replace graphic designers but what it can do is complement and enrich their work. And it’s already begun.
The goal of any new technology is to make the work and life of humans a bit easier. And when humans create new technology, it impacts society, changing how we live and work. AI is no different. AI will replace the designers of today and create the designers of tomorrow. AI will become a partner for the designers of tomorrow. This partner will help designers meet the ever-evolving business demands and create products faster.
