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Quotations: 80
Organizations: 11
Practice interviews: 5
Sources checked: Nov 11, 2026

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Nielsen Norman Group

If you’re just slapping together components from a design system, you’re already replaceable by AI. What isn’t easy to automate? Curated taste, research-informed contextual understanding, critical thinking, and careful judgment.Nielsen Norman Group, State of UX 2026 report. State of UX 2026: Design Deeper to Differentiate, Jan 16, 2026.
senior practitioners and generalist roles are recovering faster than entry-level positions, which remain scarce and highly competitive.Nielsen Norman Group, State of UX 2026 report. State of UX 2026: Design Deeper to Differentiate, Jan 16, 2026.
AI processes data, but human insight is necessary to understand motivations and behaviors.Laura Klein, Principal experience specialist, Nielsen Norman Group. The Future-Proof Designer, Jun 6, 2025.

IBM

As production becomes easier, the harder work shifts to defining the standards, constraints and quality thresholds within which AI operates.Rich Berkman, Billy Seabrook and Shantha Farris, IBM Consulting; Billy Seabrook is IBM’s Global Chief Design Officer. The AI-native experience design imperative, Sep 29, 2026.

Figma

My view is that design is the new code. It’s the layer above. You have to make it so that your design is differentiated and you have to have a point of view.Dylan Field, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Figma. In Conversation: Dylan Field and David Friedberg on the Human Role in Creating with AI, Undated.
They want to challenge your design reasoning, your choice in color, your research, and a million other things, to see what informed your decisions.Peter Herbert Barnaba, Communications Designer, Figma. 5 steps to nailing your portfolio presentation in design interviews | Figma Blog, Apr 18, 2018.
Why you did something is often more important than what you did because ‘why’ showcases your product thinking.Tammy Taabassum, Product designer, generative AI. Breaking In: A Guide To Landing Your First Product Design Role | Figma Blog, Aug 29, 2024.

UK Government

Just as we test journeys with real users, we may soon need to test them with the AI models that interpret our content on behalf of users.Mark Edwards, Head of Design, Customer Experience & Design, Department for Education. When AI answers the question, what happens to the user journey? – Design in government, Mar 31, 2026.
An interaction designer is a confident and competent designer who can develop designs based on evidence of user needs and organisational outcomes.Government Digital and Data Profession, Capability framework, interaction designer role. Interaction designer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, Aug 28, 2026.
create material to test ideas and hypotheses at an appropriate fidelity, for example mockups or draftsGovernment Digital and Data Profession, Capability framework, interaction designer role. Interaction designer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, Aug 28, 2026.
skills needed by all designers to design products and services fit for purpose in a world where climate change, artificial intelligence, and disability are increasing design factors.Kara Kane, Andy Jones, Nikola Goger, Antony Poveda and Paul Moran, Heads of design and a senior content designer across government. Updating design skills in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework – Design in government, Dec 3, 2024.
When content is generated, it's not the content itself you're designing. It's the instructions that produce it.Pete Kowalczyk and Dave Russell, Designers, GOV.UK AI team, Government Digital Service. Creating tools for scaling generated content – Design in government, Nov 3, 2026.
clearly document and communicate design decisions, related risks and any unresolved issuesGovernment Digital and Data Profession, Capability framework, interaction designer role. Interaction designer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, Aug 28, 2026.

Intercom

So we’ll ask you open-ended questions like “How did this solve the problem?” and “What changed because of your work?”Jonathon Colman, Intercom blog author. What we look for when we hire designers at Intercom - The Intercom Blog, Mar 3, 2020.

Google

Today designers risk getting trapped by “vibe coding” a highly polished, interactive prototype before the fundamental questions are actually solved.Katie Jacquez, Senior UX Designer, Google Store. Code is a Design Material, Undated.

Microsoft

When finish was expensive, it was a signal. Now the polish is free, and a free signal is no signal at all.Matthew Santone, Microsoft Design author. The naked designer: What happens when you can't hide behind craft - Microsoft Design, Aug 5, 2026.
You reach for AI, take its answer even if it’s wrong, and feel more sure of yourself. Psychologists call it cognitive surrender.Matthew Santone, Microsoft Design author. The naked designer: What happens when you can't hide behind craft - Microsoft Design, Aug 5, 2026.

Atlassian

Accessibility is treated as a baseline expectation of good design, not a QA step at the end.Maria Christley and Rachel Radford, Head of Atlassian Design System; Design Manager. Atlassian Design System: Building the context engine for the AI era, Undated.
You’ll discuss topics like how to approach trade-offs, how you view the role of design, and how you collaborate.Atlassian Careers, Design interview handbook. Explore Atlassian’s Design Interview Guide for insights into our process and tips for success., Undated.

Razorpay

Every design decision is intentional. We design with meaning, ensuring that each screen, flow, sound, and transition adds value for our users.Razorpay, Design team page. Design, Undated.

Wise

Push your thinking in your projects to shape experiences driven by AI, rather than with AI bolted onWise Careers, Blog summary of advice by Peter Yeomans, Lead for Early Careers in Design. Starting your career in the age of AI | Wise Blog, Undated.
Use AI to enhance your work, not avoid doing the work, and be able to explain the differenceWise Careers, Blog summary of advice by Peter Yeomans, Lead for Early Careers in Design. Starting your career in the age of AI | Wise Blog, Undated.
Try to weave evidence of the depth of understanding you have about AI into your preparations for interviews.Wise Careers, Blog summary of advice by Peter Yeomans, Lead for Early Careers in Design. Starting your career in the age of AI | Wise Blog, Undated.
Be able to review the terms of use of different AI tools so that you know who owns the intellectual property you create using themWise Careers, Blog summary of advice by Peter Yeomans, Lead for Early Careers in Design. Starting your career in the age of AI | Wise Blog, Undated.

Monzo

During the workshop we’ll challenge your choices, to get an understanding of how you make decisions and the trade-offs they bring.Monzo, How we hire product designers. How we hire product designers, Jan 17, 2019.