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Will AI completely replace UX/UI designers in the nearest future?

Nurkhon Akhmedov
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4 min readDec 28, 2022
User Interface generated by AI. Source: DesignCourse YouTube

AI-generated images are images that are created using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. These algorithms can take various forms, such as neural networks or generative adversarial networks (GANs), and they are designed to mimic the process of image creation by humans.

AI-generated images can be used for a variety of purposes, such as creating art, designing logos or graphics, and generating images for use in machine learning applications. Some AI-generated images are indistinguishable from those created by humans, while others may have more obvious artificial characteristics.

To generate an AI-generated image, a user typically provides the AI with some input, such as a text description or a sample image. The AI then processes this input and generates an image based on it. The quality and accuracy of the resulting image will depend on the capabilities of the AI algorithm and the quality of the input provided.

Generated by AI using common prompts. Evolution across 29 iterations; source: @aiui.lab, Midjourney
Chained prompts to get to your initial image; source: @aiui.lab, Midjourney
/imagine prompt: mobile application for ordering fried chicken KFC :: iPhone 11 mockup :: Behance, design concept, interface design :: KFC logo, red, White :: fried chicken :: UI design, UX design, UI design trends, screendesign --version 2

There are several software programs that use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images. Some popular examples include:

  1. DeepArt: This software uses a deep learning algorithm to create artworks based on user-provided images. It allows users to choose from a variety of styles, including famous paintings and photographs, and produces images that are stylistically similar to the selected style.
  2. DALL-E: This AI program, developed by OpenAI, can generate images from text descriptions. For example, if a user enters the description “a two-story pink house with a white fence and a red door,” DALL-E might generate an image of a house that matches that description.
  3. GANbreeder: This software uses a type of AI called a generative adversarial network (GAN) to create images based on user input. It allows users to “breed” images by selecting two images and combining them to create a new image.
AI will not replace User Experience and Interface Designers

It is unlikely that AI-generated images will completely replace user experience (UX) and Interface (UI) designers in the near future. While AI technology has advanced significantly in recent years and can generate high-quality images, it is unlikely to be able to fully replicate the creativity and problem-solving abilities of human UX designers.

User Experience Designer. Source: iStockPhoto.com

UX designers are responsible for creating user-centered designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, and they often work closely with developers and other stakeholders to create products that meet the needs of users. This process involves a combination of research, prototyping, testing, and iteration, and it requires a deep understanding of user behavior, psychology, and design principles.

AI-generated images may be able to assist UX/UI designers in some aspects of their work, such as by generating design options based on certain parameters or by automating certain tasks, but they are not likely to fully replace the role of the UX/UI designer. Ultimately, the success of a product depends on the ability of the UX/UI designer to create a cohesive and intuitive user experience, and this requires a level of creativity and problem-solving that is difficult for AI to replicate.

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