AI is driving a shift toward generalist roles in technology, according to Figma's CEO Dylan Field. He notes that product development roles are becoming less distinct, with design and development areas merging. Figma's IPO marked a significant event in the market, valued at $68 billion despite a recent drop to $38 billion. Designers are poised to gain importance as AI simplifies development, shifting the focus toward design and detail as key differentiators. Leaders from design backgrounds are expected to take on more leadership and curation roles in the tech industry.
This was happening before AI, but it's happening even more with AI. There's something about AI that empowers generalist behavior.
Product is also blurring with design and development and potentially even parts of research. All this is becoming less distinct, and it's all kind of coming together more.
In this age of AI, if you really believe that development gets easier and it's more simple to create software, it's faster to create software. Then what is your differentiator? It’s design, it’s craft, it’s attention to detail.
There will be a lot of curation involved and a lot of leadership will be needed from designers.
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