Design’s Purpose Remains Constant
December 28, 2024 • 12 min read![A stylized digital illustration of a person reclining in an Eames lounge chair and ottoman, rendered in a neon-noir style with deep blues and bright coral red accents. The person is shown in profile, wearing glasses and holding what appears to be a device or notebook. The scene includes abstract geometric lines cutting across the composition and a potted plant in the background. The lighting creates dramatic shadows and highlights, giving the illustration a modern, cyberpunk aesthetic.](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fdesign-constant-featured.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Scary words for the UX profession: “Digital systems, not people, will do much of the craft of (screen-level) interaction design.” But here’s the truth—this isn’t the first time we’ve faced a shift like this. Just as we adapted from print to digital, and from CD-ROMs to the web, designers will evolve again. The tools may change, but the purpose of design remains constant. And that’s what makes our craft enduring.