I view AI as a hyper-efficient assistant, a partner that handles repetitive foundational tasks and breaks through blank-canvas anxiety by generating instant iterations. I do remain cautious of visual homogenization since algorithms merely predict patterns based on the past and found objects. Because true design breakthroughs rely on breaking rules and connecting through real human empathy, I believe a machine can never replace a designer’s unique cultural understanding or taste. Ultimately, this shift doesn’t erase my profession but reframes it, moving my primary value away from raw execution and deeply into the realms of curation, strategy, and emotional resonance.