Digital Insights

I’m not sure if it’s just me, but it feels like a strange time in UX right now. I’m noticing many layoffs in our field, budget cuts, and a decline in work for external suppliers. It seems we’re going through another shift in our industry, which tends to happen every few years due to technological advancements or economic factors.In this email, I’d like to share my thoughts and best guesses about what might be happening and what the future could hold.However, I want to begin by clarifying what I don’t believe is happening: I don’t think the user experience field is being replaced by AI.AI Is Not Making Our Jobs RedundantWhile AI may streamline processes and reduce job numbers in the field, I believe the risk of AI replacing you anytime soon is minimal.This is due to the current nature of AI. It excels in areas like data analysis and written language but remains weak in other domains, such as:Strategic planning.Emotional intelligence.Creative thinking.Fortunately, these are the three core skills essential for u