// Smashing Magazine · 22 April 2026

The UX Designer’s Nightmare: When “Production-Ready” Becomes A Design Deliverable

In a rush to embrace AI, the industry is redefining what it means to be a UX designer, blurring the line between design and engineering. Carrie Webster explores what’s gained, what’s lost, and why designers need to remain the guardians of the user experience.

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