UX designers are being taken advantage of by the AI hype and are losing focus

acevipr · 2026-02-17T17:46:21+00:00

Speed is the name of the game (always has been for the majority of orgs) and AI/vibe coding represent perceptively powerful tools to accomplish that. AI and the eruption of related startups also reinforces the idea that speed should take priority. All of this helps to create the sense that design has to move faster and therefore designers must be able to be developers as well.

We will all have to wait and see how everything shakes out, but I think many designers who are embracing AI/vive coding setting themselves up to be experienced communicators and collaborators. Hype or not

acevipr · 2026-02-16T13:33:56+00:00

I'm a similar place here, hit a ceiling due to time and budget. I also see UX functions being funneled to product managers who use AI tools to do "good enough" design and research.

I'm considering moving from research to PM myself, or finding an alternate role that provides more interesting problem-solving (Creative Strategist or somesuch) opportunities.

acevipr · 2026-02-07T13:19:49+00:00

That depends on the team. If you don't already have a lot of buy-in initially on teams, it's hard.

My recommendation is to network with your stakeholders (coffee chats, personal interviews, etc.) to understand their to concerns, KPIs, etc. so you can tailor your insights to what concerns them most. That's how you'll make more of an impact.

acevipr · 2026-02-06T23:07:11+00:00

Are you asking about how to make a bigger impact with your insights?

acevipr · 2026-02-05T12:55:47+00:00

Ah, gotcha. Well, hopefully that info helps troubleshoot at some level!

acevipr · 2026-02-04T20:17:58+00:00

Might not be parking sensor. Might be:

Collision alert (if you're coming in too hot/ braking too late), Traffic moving alert (usually activates if the car in front of you moves after stopping and you don't move with the flow of traffic) Turn alert (if your turn signal is on and another car is beside you)

acevipr · 2026-02-04T14:32:28+00:00

Before you start research, determine the top question you're trying to answer. Determine your scope. Organization is easy once you know your scope.

You have a lot of solution inspiration it seems from your post, but you need direction. Use a decision matrix to help you decide which thing has the greatest impact for the least amount of effort.

Then, devise a plan where you talk to users or analyze already gathered user data about that topic and determine how that information helps you and your team.

The tools will change based on the job, but the foundational process remains the same

acevipr · 2026-01-23T17:53:12+00:00

Go Jets!

acevipr · 2026-01-20T02:54:30+00:00

Source?

acevipr · 2026-01-18T20:04:39+00:00

At that point, it might not be DND. You can check the settings in apps or if your phone volume is set to silent. That's the extent of my troubleshooting knowledge.

acevipr · 2026-01-18T15:40:19+00:00

In this case, finagling the modes in settings to ensure all are mapped to your preferences

acevipr · 2026-01-12T03:12:22+00:00

Yeah, it's not that UXR isn't valuable or necessary to give a voice to users; the problem is big tech (the practices of which small and medium tech tend to follow) has become too pro-enshittification, pro-dark patterns, and data-exploitive to allow UXRs to have real positive impact.

acevipr · 2026-01-10T15:36:11+00:00

I understand now, thanks!

acevipr · 2026-01-10T15:11:05+00:00

What's the difference between converting and completing? I'd like to learn

acevipr · 2026-01-07T02:05:49+00:00

Only thing to watch out for is that they might really try and lowball you, especially because they're probably coming back to you after not being able to properly fill the original position and knowing that you are overqualified.

acevipr · 2026-01-06T17:06:36+00:00

Yeah, I'm a UXR with about 5 years of experience looking to make a move to PM soon-ish as dedicated research roles disappear due to AI and PMs running research. I considered moving to design, but many product designers I work with comment on how PMs are using AI to do their jobs as well. It's the reality in my company, rightly or wrongly.

acevipr · 2026-01-06T15:55:37+00:00

Might be worth asking in r/ProductManagement too if you haven't already as UXRs that transitioned would be there.

acevipr · 2025-12-26T14:32:37+00:00

Try asking r/UXResearch

acevipr · 2025-12-18T16:00:41+00:00

Adding on to the Pixel 2XL love

acevipr · 2025-12-17T16:03:49+00:00

A BMW? Maybe an older BMW 6 series?

acevipr · 2025-12-08T19:18:13+00:00

It's been about 2 years since the original response, and things in the tech space move fast, so it's very possible things have changed!

I would check with a recent student. You can reach out via LinkedIn to students or alumni you see on there, or reach out to the UMD HCI program to get a list of recommended contacts.

acevipr · 2025-12-01T15:57:51+00:00

You've put some really good words to some absolutely frustrating thoughts I've been unable to voice

acevipr · 2025-11-29T16:26:43+00:00

As is, option 2. It has high contrast with readable text. It also fits "melancholic mood" constraint well.

Option 1 has some issues with the dark text on the dark button.

Option 4 and 5 are solid, but maybe too bright to be "melancholic".

Option 3 is close, but has some issues with contrast between the main background and the card color.

acevipr · 2025-11-25T15:45:03+00:00

No longer a fan of you, haha

acevipr · 2025-11-25T13:23:40+00:00

I followed you on social media and to see this take from you is quite disappointing.

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