AI Will REPLACE These Design Skills First

[@Hamyhamster24]

Designers are more valuable when they are problem solving. If you’re just designing based on just how you feel and aesthetics without a goal or a problem to solve…you’re easily replaceable.

[@Mizko]

100%

[@k0mmunicat0r]

@@Mizko Like you folks said, ciritical thinking and problem solving skills will be always in demand till AI learns some patterns. Logo design / landing page designs are done by AI, however, the quality of work is still lagging human's work. AI gives you more of templates for now. Let's see how fast it could improve and make us redundant.

[@VincentForDesign]

You’re one of the most underrated KZbinr on Design topic. You always provide entertaining and insightful content. I wish you all the best!

[@shravya.design]

I was expecting a stupid clickbait-y video, but this was actually so helpful! I think also a lot of documentation like user stories, acceptance criteria, user flows, etc. are capable of being done by AI - I already use ChatGPT personally to quickly generate acceptance criteria! Great video!

[@Mizko]

I'm happy to hear Shravya!

[@seize2179]

Thank God I’m a junior designer now and not in 5 years. For sure it’ll be much more difficult to get a job then

[@Mizko]

Only the future knows :)

[@LightsaberPanda]

I like how you mapped out this Mizko, since I'm cross-training outside of design and into software development, I'm going to use this to redirect my learning towards more strategic and human interaction based skills which I'm good at. I had chatgpt write React components for me and it seems decent, but generic and potentially buggy. I think you've convinced me to go the people skills route. 😊

[@Mizko]

Thanks John! Glad you enjoyed this.

[@KirTitov]

Cool video, I'd add a UX designer and an ineraction designer to the dificult to replase as it will take time for AI to get a grasp on complex user flows plus taking into accout research findings.

[@Mizko]

Yep! I think the research and qualitative side of design is harder than the interaction though. Interaction design is fairly automated already, with some tweaks here and there.

[@ivarbrouwer197]

I do think the knowledge gained about ''design systems' will remain relevant in some ways: take a look at how design has evolved over the years and you see that there was always more work, no matter what new trend or solution came along. It's very likely we designers will have to adapt, but if you are willing todo so, there's probably always a job for a designer in one shape or another, it's just that the tools we use will change once more, and it will not be te last time. For one, if we can just focus on the look and feel and the usability and goals without fussing about an imperfection here or there, thatwould be wonderfull.

[@marcodesi2012]

Great video as usual. I think we are entering a new era for UX designers. AI will be our own personal assistant and can be leveraged to bring a lot of efficiency to our workflow as designers. As your example on the design system, AI can automate a number of flows, allowing us to focus on more strategic decisions which have higher impact to en users.

[@wajahatkhan9455]

Thank you Mizko for the awesome insight.

[@lengl1125]

I'm so glad I went down the UX strategy route.... great video! Also, I love the big water bottle 😆

[@KerevDesign]

We are very much aligned on what we are thinking about the future in terms of A.I. & Design, from myself I would add that it won't so fast as everyone predicts. BTW. I know its slightly to soon, but congratulations on 100K subs! ;)

[@Mizko]

Glad to hear Kerev!

[@cyrusbritto1260]

Hey! Really love your content. Just had one thing I couldn't stop thinking about, what does this mean for freelancers? What kind of gigs or skills should we be picking up? Since management and leadership roles are usually given to internal members. Would love to know your thoughts!

[@CastleEmoji]

Exactly this. Great question Cyrus. Would be excited to hear this answered

[@kurnikoff]

I'm thinking, knowing all the new and AI based tools well enough to use them effectively in your workflow? And quickly produce something you can use in your work would be one of the top priorities? Being able to quickly generate some graphic mock ups or designs is nice. But what is better, is ability to take whatever AI creates and adapt it to your client needs.

[@Mizko]

Glad you enjoyed this Cyrus. Leadership and management roles don't just sit with in-house and internal members. When I use to freelance and run an agency, the reason why I was able to bill $50,000 - $150,000 per project, was because of the strategy. Some examples of skills that designers can continue to learn to build defensibility as a freelancer are: 1. Conversion rate optimisation 2. Business growth tactics 3. Product management Ultimately, you want to stay focused on the north star of the project. Your end goal should ALWAYS be driving a specific metric. The more times you actually help a business reach it's goal, that means the more strategies you will be equipped in your arsenal that you can re-sell later on.

[@cyrusbritto1260]

Thank you so much for the reply. This makes sense, will focus on these from here on. Was just watching your Microsoft teams video and received this notification 🧡

[@mikeparkerf3]

AI will force a creative revolution, I am excited because personally everything I see is stale and just rehashes of older styles. AI will allow us to be creative and expand/evolve in that regard. As well as facilitation, I believe designers who are truly creative in nature and can hone in on their own facilitation style and skills will do extremely well. And be even more sought after then now. Very optimistic of our future. Great video

[@Mizko]

I’m actually with you on that. People who are already at the top of their game, will 10x themselves. However those positioned at the bottom, will get replaced. It’s a zero sum game in the long run.

[@mikeparkerf3]

@@Mizko yeah definitely agree with that point, maybe time to start encouraging those we mentor to really invest into facilitation and using AI as a tool to expand into creativity. Hoping to see some more senior/lead level content around AI, id put up some $$$$ I respect your work and what you do for the community

[@Sandals-WithSocks]

AI is trained to use existing data to generate results - I see it as rehashing all of the stuff you’ve already seen. If anything the pool of rehashes just gets bigger.

[@mikeparkerf3]

@@Sandals-WithSocks thats what i mean, its going to allow true artists to help evolve, motivated to be different again, and real art is for sure going to stand out, imo

[@Sandals-WithSocks]

@@mikeparkerf3 Agreed - apologies, I believe I miss read the overall prediction

[@wessel_g45]

Human interaction will not be a problem for AI in the right context. So I would not use that variable in your matrix. What is hard for AI is the fluid/abstract problem solving in combination with strategic thinking. It can solve very concrete problems. But 'thinking outside of the box' is harder. I would define your axes like this: X: Abstract problem solving - Concrete problem solving Y: Strategic tasks - Operational tasks First to go will be the roles that deal with Concrete problem solving and Operational tasks. Working on a design system falls into this category, but so does creating screens with that design system. The last roles to go are the roles that deal with Abstract problem solving and Strategic tasks. Here you will find design leaders and product designers who are busy with problem validation, research and finding product market fit through lean experiments. These roles can actually benefit from AI by using AI to prototype a lot faster.

[@Alpha_pete]

This is an amazing video... Although the last time, i used chayGPT to come up with all my survey questions effortlessly

[@Mizko]

Coming up with questions isn’t user research. That’s just a list of questions 😂

[@MerlinZuni]

Thanks for your insights. I think you are wrong. Who will we lead when people are replaced? I‘m glad you have started this conversation. Many thanks.

[@dominiquedegottex2481]

Really nice video! In my opinion within 5 to 10 years anyone who process data would be jobless, doesn't matter the the industry, This is what AI is good at and terribly faster then human.

[@pixellink.design]

I would argue that the future of design systems will be the more important design focus. Design systems as we understand them today as just a UI based design systems will no longer be the design systems of the future. The new design system will become based upon human psychology and human interaction and behaviour strategies rather than just a UI design system. Every designer will be able to build a complete design system with AI allowing designers to do the end-to-end user experience strategy to deliver products that are hyper-personalised with a complete branding strategy. Every design system built will be able to have generated code so developers can build products faster then ever before. Design systems will also become more modular and flexible to adapt to the dynamic nature of human interaction. This will allow for more efficient and consistent designs that can change and adapt as user needs evolve. Additionally, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in design systems will become more prevalent. This will enable designers to create more personalized and dynamic experiences for users, tailored to their individual needs and preferences. I think there is a lot of opportunity in the design system field, design systems can al learn evolve and adapt fast. So as long as you don't get stuck in the mindset of thinking of a design system as just a UI system.

[@Mizko]

I hear you @Pixellink and I think what you are talking about is already happening in larger tech startups. I've worked on larger projects where we created one flow, but it would dynamically accomodate itself by automatically tweaking copy and small visual cues depending on their inputs and requirements. This was over 5 years ago, so I'm sure a lot more is possible now. With that said, it's actually not that hard to achieve, and honestly, the work is shifted more towards the developers than the designers. Here is an example from Uber to help you understand why the work is shifted to devs: medium.com/uber-design/how-i-programmatically-built-256-new-design-system-components-in-figma-84ee26d119c1 With that said, I do agree this is the future, but it's questionable on how 'significant' it will actually be to stay relevant. I think this will just be the status quo, and not a competitive advantage in terms of skillsets. In the end, any technical skill is easily replaced. To stay relevant, it's more about strategy and having competent interpersonal skills.

[@pixellink.design]

​@@MizkoIn the future, design systems will not only focus on the visual aspects of a product or website, but also on the psychological and behavioral aspects of how users interact with it. The design system will be based on understanding human psychology and behavior, and utilizing this knowledge to create more intuitive and user-centered design. This approach will go beyond just creating a cohesive visual identity, but also creating a deeper connection with users. Designers will use a variety of tools and techniques to understand user behavior, such as user research, user testing, and surveys. They will also use AI and machine learning to analyze data and identify patterns in user behavior, which will help them create more personalized and dynamic experiences. The use of AI and automation in design systems will also play a major role in the future. As technology continues to advance, designers will have access to more data and research on how people interact with digital products. This will allow them to create more efficient and consistent designs that can change and adapt as user needs evolve. Overall, the future of design systems will be focused on creating a more seamless and intuitive experience for users by incorporating a deeper understanding of human psychology and behavior. This will result in more effective and impactful designs that truly connect with users on a deeper level.

[@pixellink.design]

Just like branding connects with people on a social and psychological layer, the way we use our products and the way we build things that connect with people on a more deeper level will be the design system. UI systems will become automated. To build behavioural design systems which is what I'm referring to as a design system of the future will need a heavy amount of engagement with people and a psychology based skill set.

[@Mizko]

@@pixellink.design I think we are talking about the same things, with just different labels :)

[@pixellink.design]

@@Mizko I believe so =), I would like to see a higher adoption of designers applying a more psychology-based approach to building systems, the opportunities in his field is massive. if you are ever interested in chatting more about this feel to give me a buzz or if you are ever in Melbourne some time we should catch up would be great to talk about design.

[@rafacavalcante]

Great Points!

[@Mizko]

Thanks Rafel

[@sanjitsaha5000]

I have to agree with a lot of this but I think the roles are changing to embrace ai so a lot of the replaceable roles that you mentioned are actually changing to new roles that we can't put a name to at the moment

[@jaydevpatel5226]

Design tools will become super functional and smart in terms of generating or creating designs. It will also cut a tons of small/mid size jobs. If you are a thoughful and good designer then no need to worry! but if you are not then you must start working on it.

[@jasmines6768]

Appreciate you Mizko

[@andycetnarskyj2848]

Have you used “Design System” for impact, in reality you are saying that design assets/component libraries will be created by AI. I agree with this but DS is a much larger topic that requires a lot of human interaction.

[@albertomejias8604]

Mizko, Thanks for being a good professional. I will be your student soon, and I have a question Related to Typography; can you explain responsive types scales and how optical sizes play apart? And what is the role of the variable fonts? Thanks.

[@MKSCreatives]

I believe within the next few years AI will take over our industry, it's moving fast. Once they start training the Ai off massive data sets of (hopefully not dribble) it will start putting together solid complete designs, it's matter of time, it's not IF its WHEN. 100% going to be AI plugins that will generate you fully completed design systems within Figma, I've personally signed up for Betas for AI power web design tools they do everything for you. I don't feel we will lose much work tbh, I feel the lower end of the stick is going to struggle the most, the client base most newer designer get are budget clients which will start using the tools themselves, DIY won't need someone to fix there mistakes anymore as AI will do it for $30 a month... But talented designers will have to master the AI world, as bigger clients will always get a professional as they don't have time, the biggest win card for everyone in design industry is TIME people just don't have it. Hardest industry that will be his is web design industry, AI is already in works to build full website for you based off your inputs, with ChatGPT in the mix it will write your content as well. The people who invent this stuff will be rich... We won't...

[@ranndino]

This comment is on point. I think Mizko underestimates a few things. It's only a matter of time until some AI app gets pumped full of every design system ever created and will be able to create a new design system immediately that will most likely be better than anything a human can produce in a year. Humans are very imperfect at system thinking while AI is excellent at it. There are just so many things for a human to keep in mind... Every state, every edge case. The same goes for landing page designs and even consumer apps. Once you have a large enough data set AI would be able to spit out countless versions of fully baked designs. Humans may need to tweak a few things but most of the work will be done. And you'd be able to add or remove whole features, change the color scheme for the entire app, etc. The only apps that AI may struggle with for a while are very complex enterprise web apps that require a lot of niche knowledge but eventually it'll be good at creating those as well. Lastly, I think Chat GPT is already quite good at a lot of the stuff a PM does, even though it was not specifically designed for that. Imagine someone actually sets out to create an AI version of a PM. Coming up with requirements, competitive analysis, etc. I think AI would be very good at all of that.

[@MKSCreatives]

@@ranndino yeah I don't think people are really taking in how fast AI is advancing atm or the fact AI will be better and smarter when it comes to said task, it's not a matter of oh it will need a human touch lol, it won't as it's learned the best possible out come... Ai is coming for every single digital job.

[@djan71]

Well, having an AI doing something for you in a couple of minutes sounds quicker to me than hours of meetings and weeks of back-and-forth communication with a professional.

[@erfin704]

which means the front end is more technical, there will get replaced by AI sooner?

[@Mizko]

Have you seen copilot by GitHub? Also have you tried asking Chat GPT to solve any code issues? AI already helps developers write code 🤓

[@minmaxshorts]

So with all this in mind, Is it a good idea to start a career in UX right now? (going to a bootcamp, looking for a job etc..)

[@Mizko]

When I started in this field 14 years ago, the industry barely even existed. My challenge was how will I even make a living this way, because work was so limited. It all worked out. There will always be challenges and obstacles. Nothing has changed. In short, Yes!

[@rahulmadhekar2327]

The advent of industrialization in the 18th and 19th centuries brought significant changes to the way goods were produced, leading to the replacement of manual labor with machine-based manufacturing. As a result, many workers feared for their jobs and the future of their livelihoods. However, industrialization also created new job opportunities and contributed to economic growth and prosperity in the long run. it is the start of a new era...I hope Industry 5.0 will bring exciting job opportunities for all of us in the future.

[@annadomingo5015]

Hi !! 👋 I am so excited! Can you please provide a discount code for new students ! Thank you !

[@sameshoes]

I do think that, yes, humans will still overlook AI. However, this is only going to further push the gate-keeping in design jobs as well as all white-collar jobs, because due to the AI, companies will need fewer humans on the work team and only hire a few in number to overlook the AI while most of the AI does the legwork that teams of 5 designers or so used to do. Inevitably those who get in will have egos the size of fkn mountains. Those who cannot get a job, which will be many, will be desperate for survival, that governments will inevitably have to introduce a UBI system.

[@Mizko]

In Australia we already have schemes like Centrelink that give approved applicants fortnightly checks for {x} situations. These schemes can work well in some countries, but I struggle to see it rolled out universally across the entire globe for now.

[@sameshoes]

@@Mizko you struggle to see it implemented across the globe because you’re not looking deeply enough into what’s happening currently. Banks globally are already running pilot programs on digital currencies because they know the current fiat currencies are collapsing, the new system of currencies will be based on carbon credits and can be distributed via in digital wallets under UBI. They’re already openly talking about this at WEF’s Davos meeting. They had 52 heads of states from governments worldwide and 600 CEOs from multilateral big-name companies. They’re all discussing the arising new system and that the loss of jobs across many white-collar sectors due to AI is going to cause UBI demand. I think ppl like yourself don’t look deeply into things because your situation is cushiony, but what’s coming is very real and is gonna impact all of us no matter what economic status you’re in.

[@Mizko]

*** Previous comment was removed, so this comment is out of context ***​ @With Rizzy Hey Rizzy, I appreciate your comments and feedback but I'd like to point out a few things. 1. Growing up in a Chinese-migrant family was not cushiony at all. Not only did we have to make a living from nothing, we also had to learn an entirely new language and figure out how we would integrate ourselves into society. 2. I've worked incredibly hard all my life and I still do. It's always easy to label someone's life cushiony without actually knowing them. 3. I am speaking through practicality, not lack of consideration or naiveness. If you just look at the numbers around global debt, inflation and what's actually happening around the world including geo-politics etc as a whole, you will realise the world is not ready for a UBI system to be rolled out entirely across the globe. As I mentioned, it can work with some countries, but entirely around the globe? We’ve still got quite a lot of work to do.

[@itsvaleria]

Great video as always! I think you could have added another layer. Which business will highly likely or less likely use AI. Example start up on low budget vs enterprise or the other way around. Maybe AI is introduced and it could be a cookie cutter situation? From what I’ve used thus far it’s all from google just formatted really well. AI learns that’s what’s most interesting we don’t know how much it will learn and then when will it stop? Does it have an expiry date? Do they retire 😂 so many questions!!! That’s why I love UX research 🤙🏼 thinking forward i agree with your analysis well put together! Something AI I don’t think will be able to do especially speaking about the trust element from human to human. But maybe AI is reading this now and finds a solution how to build trust lol😢going down a rabbit hole! Great video!!!

[@Madi_Miso]

I think you're on the nose, no matter the level of AI used, there will always be that human element to oversee and tweak things. AI will be great tools to make things faster and efficient, which will of course perhaps influence current job responsibilities- but it's not going to put us all out of a job!

[@sameshoes]

It may not put out ALL but it will put out many, enough to cause a classist job gate-keeping system to the point that governments are going to have to introduce a UBI system.

[@andreslopezcontrerasromrto1770]

One question, Where can I buy that bottle?🤣

[@Mizko]

Haha! Google - Celsius Invigorate Insulated 1.8L Water Bottle Got to stay hydrated!

[@andreslopezcontrerasromrto1770]

@@Mizko Thanks!

[@josephmanalil]

We continue to be blind sighted by the future repeatedly. I think if anything that can be readily automated , then it is "leadership" and "strategy". Technically what most leaders do is analyse , measure monitor, monitise, bully and give dramatic "talks". An AI system could definitely learn to be more analytic or more strategic and throw up dramatic language. We seem to heap a lump of moral and ethical burden upon "leadership" trusting them to do no wrong, yet there was the invasion of Iraq or Afghanistan for instance, only due to "leadership". Frankly if we had automated " Leadership" earlier we wouldn't have had those events. So once again lets not cocoon ourselves into believing that activities like leadership and strategy is ultra human to be automated. Perhaps there might be an issue of will, not that of technical capability.

[@makennamarshall5558]

Leaders need to be followed. I don’t think most people would follow or be inspired by a leader that isn’t human.

[@henkegiaretta]

Leadership is to lead on a human level, to aknowledge each individual, to mentor, to create good prerequisites through conversations.This is nothing AI will be able to do in a loooooooong time

[@l0s72]

@@henkegiaretta who will the leaders manage if everything is an AI

[@henkegiaretta]

@@l0s72 Therefore isn't AI an option for everything, we need the human mind to take descisions on an human level, not only based on previous data

[@DrewPalko]

I actually think that answering questions in a conversation is going to be taken over by AI a lot sooner than Mizko thinks. ChatGPT already gives more robust answers faster than a Google search. Teams already has dictation for recorded meetings. Is it really that hard to let an AI listen to the conversation and add input for questions asked? Especially if you could just interact with it like another person on the meeting...

[@ranndino]

Love your videos but I think you're underestimating a few things. It's only a matter of time until some AI app gets pumped full of every design system ever created and will be able to create a new design system immediately that will most likely be better than anything a human can produce in a year. Humans are very imperfect at system thinking while AI is excellent at it. There are just so many things for a human to keep in mind... Every state, every edge case. The same goes for landing page designs and even consumer apps. Once you have a large enough data set AI would be able to spit out countless versions of fully baked designs. Humans may need to tweak a few things but most of the work will be done. And you'd be able to add or remove whole features, change the color scheme for the entire app, etc. The only apps that AI may struggle with for a while are very complex enterprise web apps that require a lot of niche knowledge but eventually it'll be good at creating those as well. Lastly, I think Chat GPT is already quite good at a lot of the stuff a PM does, even though it was not specifically designed for that. Imagine someone actually sets out to create an AI version of a PM. Coming up with requirements, competitive analysis, etc. I think AI would be very good at all of that.

[@Mizko]

Thanks Ranndino! Appreciate your thoughts :) I think we are saying the same thing. The only aspect I find that AI will struggle to replace immediately is the human interaction side of it. As I mentioned, AI will work alongside humans - generate ideas, do the grunt work, etc etc. But the delivery is still done through humans... until society becomes accustomed to AI. AI can also be very effective in PM'ing, split testing etc. But once again, it doesn't replace all the PMs. It still needs to be overlooked. Also companies don't reveal their internal data/metrics, which hinders it's ability on any real and meaningful competitive comparisons.

[@excalibur163]

When will Ai take over humanity? I wanna smash some bots. Either this or a zombie apocalypse.🙌

[@Mizko]

iRobot style?

[@excalibur163]

@@Mizko nah Skynet terminator style is much more scary.

[@brandon_shopify_expert]

You should ask AI to generate results on your graph! Just jokes 😂 Nice work! I do have to say I think you are underestimating how difficult web development is! Building simple landing pages could be replaced by UI but it would be almost impossible for AI to replace end-to-end web app projects! There is simply too much human input for development to be replaced!

[@njengathegeek]

when AI takes over our jobs, we should relax, no more explaining of ur design rationale, no more "make the logo bigger", no more coding, no more debugging, just sleeping like kids, wisdom will kill me 😅😅

[@Mizko]

I'll become a farmer and grow organic crops

[@lunatechdesignsmedia]

@@Mizko that's nice...if it was more of an option for more people instead of it being a luxury to own land and have crops and animals...like the most basic stuff in life is now luxury. Time for revolution and we will stop this evil agenda

[@Design999]

Mizko became Healthy

[@Mizko]

Haha! I’ve always been healthy

[@Design999]

​@@Mizko​ I pray you would always be. Masum from Bangladesh watching you from another side of the world

[@tuams]

That's a very big water bottle. No need to tell me that I don't need to tell you.

[@Mizko]

LOL

[@matthewmyers4831]

So we’re watching computers do our work for us and we just tweak it. What a fun and exciting career!! 😑

[@henkegiaretta]

It's kind of dangerous to guess these kind of things, nobody really knows

[@joepatbob]

so AI will replace the fun parts first.

[@ashamoni7795]

nice video

[@Mizko]

Thanks!

[@dannyboycalifornia]

Lol just ask chat gpt which UX skills will be replaced.

[@kennethlucas]

When did this trend of holding a mic like that get so popular? Totally distracting. Can't learn when distracted.